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 Posted - February 15 2009 : 2:43:53 PM
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Anyone have the a/m item(s)? I have 2, but all bulbs are burned out, and can't seem to find actual OEM replacements. The bulbs are sort of a "cup" shape, not typical bulbs which resemble an oval. Actual OEM replacements are more than welcomed!
The floodlights haven't been used for...um...45 years...WOW!
I am old:(:(
Thanks,
Tyler
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Posted - February 15 2009 : 2:55:04 PM
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hi Tyler only reference i can find to floodlight car and its bulb is below but the bulbs look normal to me ken
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Posted - February 15 2009 : 3:13:56 PM
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I bought a package of Life-like light bulbs a while back. They're almost identical to the bulbs that Tyco used in their engines and streamliners. I've never seen a floodlight car up close before, but from your description, it sounds like they're the same kind.
-cheez
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Posted - February 15 2009 : 7:49:21 PM
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Oops....what I have are yard tower type floodlights. The item #106 stands about 6.5" high, perfect for lighting a multi track switching yard. Each tower has 2 lights. Sorry for the confusion.:):)
Thanks for the responses, though!
Tyler
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Posted - February 15 2009 : 8:04:08 PM
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no probs checked and can only find the items not the bulbs sorry ken
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2262724321_b12e90efc0_o.jpg
i can only say give this guy a email he may be able to help
http://yardbirdtrains.com/index.htm
Edited by - catfordken on February 15 2009 8:06:21 PM
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Posted - February 15 2009 : 8:17:12 PM
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Thanks! I emailed yardbirds....we'll see what they say. Thanks! I just saw an auction on ebay for 3 of them, went for $45 + shipping....auction long ended, though.
Thanks again:)
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Posted - February 15 2009 : 8:19:24 PM
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Hey Tyler. Well, I've never seen one of the towers up close, but based on your description of the bulbs, I still think they're probably just the generic bulbs that Tyco used. Take a look at the Life-Like bulbs I mentioned before. They fit perfectly in the metal clips Tyco used in their engines and streamliners, so I don't see why they wouldn't fit your tower
I believe this is what I bought:
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/lif/lif1213.htm
-cheez
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Posted - February 15 2009 : 9:39:19 PM
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I know what you're talking about, yes they are an odd shape--almost like a floodlight or trac-lighting bulb. Gonna be a hoot to find those...
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