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Headlight replacement?
« on: December 27, 2020, 11:51:31 am »
Is it possible to replace the headlight in this unit? It has been intermittent this Christmas and now it’s totally out.

And where can I source one from?  Also does the circuit board on the interior of the engine simply glue to the inside via some foam?  Seems as if I rip it off how do I put it back correctly?  Thanks on advance


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Re: Headlight replacement?
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2020, 11:54:45 am »
More pics for your reference



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Re: Headlight replacement?
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2020, 11:59:19 am »

Ah ha!!!


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Re: Headlight replacement?
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2020, 12:59:14 pm »
The lamp is #18-5101-139 in the Operating Instructions.
https://www.lionelsupport.com/media/servicedocuments/71-8910-250.pdf

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Re: Headlight replacement?
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2020, 02:14:21 pm »
Quote from: TrainLarry on December 27, 2020, 12:59:14 pm
The lamp is #18-5101-139 in the Operating Instructions.
https://www.lionelsupport.com/media/servicedocuments/71-8910-250.pdf

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Thanks, do you know where I can source one?  And when I goggle that part number I get a picture that looks like a screw type bulb?  Peep Figure 7:
https://www.lionelsupport.com/media/servicedocuments/71-8006-250.pdf
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Re: Headlight replacement?
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2020, 05:29:00 pm »
Indeed every reference to that bulb number shows a screw base bulb.

It may be possible you have a locomotive where the original screw base bulb was replaced with the grain-of-wheat bulb.

Did you get the loco in a sealed box, or was it used?

Here are 12-16 volt grain-of-wheat bulbs.
https://www.hobbytown.com/model-power-1216v-clear-grain-of-wheat-3mm-bulb-3-mdp381/p378627


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Re: Headlight replacement?
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2020, 05:32:14 pm »
Used is how I got it but it looks stock. Thanks. Grain of wheat ordered. Any idea if I can put a horn in here while I’m in there?


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Re: Headlight replacement?
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2020, 06:12:49 pm »
Here is a small horn board, but you need to supply a speaker.

https://www.dallee.com/HiLine-Stamp-Diesel-Horns-Bells-1570



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