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59Chevy
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Does anyone know where to find replacement bulbs for the 1957 Ideal/American Flyer bridges?

I believe the bulbs are the same as the ones that go to the double oil storage towers, also.

They are round. Attached is a photo.

Thanks,
Mark
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Not sure on the bulb, but you can make clear ones red with some Testors Candy Apple Red spray paint.
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59Chevy
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Really? The paint doesn't burn off?

Interesting. I may have to give that a try if I get desperate. These bulbs aren't solid red, they are translucent.

Thanks!
Mark
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forget that just use a LED!
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59Chevy
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I have a row of these bridges, and they all have the same round bulb on top, so I'd like to keep them all looking the same.

I might have to wind up replacing them all eventually, but I like the look of the originals.

On one bridge, I actually used the old blown-out bulb, and broke off the base and put it over a grain of wheat bulb. Looks decent.
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I've even used the paint trick on 1157 type car bulbs, I had one with green turn signals - green bulbs behind clear lenses - for a number of years.
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waw47
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eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-ACCESSORY-RED-LAMP-for-GILBERT-HO-AMERICAN-FLYER-HO-TRAINS-/191117977357?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2c7f84e70d
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59Chevy
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That is where I got the picture from!

I tried to buy this bulb, but got a message that the bidder is not accepting bids on them! So I tried to contact the seller, and got a message that the seller is not accepting communication!
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Replace all Bulbs in all Bridges with new panel mount assembles as per drawing.

1>Find 12v panel mount assemblies that will fit hole in Bridge house.
2>Use existing bulb wires from bulbs and connect to new assemblies
3>Mount the assembly with panel nut or glue. RTV in case they have to be removed
4>Insert new Bulb or LED.
5>Stock extra bulbs/LEDs that will fit new assemblies.
6>Use LED Assemblies if possible. LED can be as bright or brighter than bulb.

/tyco/forum/uploaded/JRG1951/20140402103246_Bulb.gif

No more looking for obsolete parts

Possible source for lamps: http://www.jameco.com

Regards, John ***************************

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59Chevy
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Good idea.

Nice drawing!
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I was able to get to the ask a question form no problem. Maybe an eBay glitch.
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 Posted - April 02 2014 :  2:45:20 PM Link directly to this reply  Show Profile  Add microbusss to Buddylist
what does the Ideal bridge look like?
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59Chevy
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 Posted - April 02 2014 :  10:19:29 PM Link directly to this reply  Show Profile  Add 59Chevy to Buddylist
I will post a photo soon....
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quote:
I will post a photo soon....
Originally posted by 59Chevy - April 02 2014 :  10:19:29 PM


Do that & I'll want one
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