Lionel plastic track bumpers

Wow, I have some of these, they do gave the lights, just on the shelf. I can send pictures to your email. Leapin Larry

Ed,

I have three boxes of #6-2280 bumpers (brown), each containing three bumpers, in C-8 to C-9 condition with original box.  Price per box is $4 plus shipping cost; buy all three boxes for $10 plus shipping cost (from Buffalo, N.Y.)

I just picked up 11 packs of them. I think I cleaned out Charlie Ro's stock. They're still in the catalog, so they shouldn't be hard to find. Charlie was charging $6.95 for the 3 pack. The rest of mine are on back order.

Elliot,

That is a whole lot of bumpers!  Just curious how many bumpers do you need?

Ed

I ordered 24 of the 3 packs Ed. That's 72 and I might be a few short, but that will get me close. I love those things, they're so simple. Not sure what kind of track you're using, but they're made for classic O and 027. The little feet catch on the tabs on the ties that grip the rail and keep them from sliding. I use GarGraves, so I put some small screws behind them to anchor them in place. If you'd like to see my layout, click on the link in my signature.

How many do you need? Sounds like Bob G has a good deal there.

Ed,

  Me with my toy train type fantasy world layout, I like the spring loaded 50's & 60's lighted steel bumpers.  They work great with my old Bumper Cars and Street Cars, I do have to alter the feet on them, to work properly with my FasTrack.

PCRR/Dave

Dave,

There is just something cool about using the 50s and 60s stuff.  I guess it is fond memories of those days.

Ed

Elliot,

I am using garb raves and Reese work well.  As you say, they need some help keeping them from moving.

74 and that might not be enough!  You must have 1 heck of a big layout.

I am purchasing those from Bob.  

Thanks,

Ed

Ed, Be careful what you buy. I purchased some brown plastic bumpers Lionel p/n 6-12717 a few years back on Ebay. They appeared to be new-old stock made in China for Lionel LLC in the 1998- 2003 time frame. Looked in perfect condition at the time but recently while reassembling my layout after a move they are very brittle an literally crumble in your hands when installing them.

Gerry 

Ed, if you'd like to see pictures of the layout, just click on "Follow the progress" in my signature. The room is 1900 sq ft and the layout has over 3000' of track and 300 switches, but only 70 some odd spurs that need bumpers.

Gerry,

Thank you for the tip. I tend to have a heavy hand at times so I better be extra careful with the bumpers.

Thanks,

Ed

Eliot,

This is the 1st that I have viewed your post of your progress.   Now I know why you would need so many bumpers

All I can say about your layout is  "incredible" and that probably doesn't describe it well enough.  I read your story and I am glad you got past the cancer issue.  I am quite familiar with how cancer can set you back and the struggle to get back in form following it.   I also think it is terrific that you re-engaged with the layout and have made such amazing progress.  

I sure wish I lived closer as I would absolutely love to see it in person.  I will be following your progress and wish you the best.

Ed

Thank you Ed. Sometimes it just takes a gentle push to get people to take a look. After that they're hooked. Welcome aboard! I post new updates the last day of every month. And to think, this all happened because of some cheap plastic bumpers.

Elliot

You are right.  Discussion about some cheap bumpers and you have a new fan as a result.  Looking forward to the updates.  There is a downside.  When I look at your progress for a month, and compare it to my progress (or lack thereof) for a month, it leaves me thinking maybe I'd have been better off collecting stamps or something.

Ed

Another option is to make your own bumper using spare Gargraves RR ties.  This video makes a bumper with a light but you could just as easily thrown several together without lights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E17sVsZyYOk&t=18s

I've used the same technique to make switch signals (attached).  The parts list for the pictured signal is two LEDs, two resisters, wire and left-over Gargraves RR ties.  A zip tie at the base was used to keep the wires neatly together.

While not like the Lionel versions, we do offer an earth and tie bumper made of resin.

http://www.scalecitydesigns.co...-KEIL-LINE_p_92.html