Reply to "Can a Lionel 153 block signal be used with insulated track sections?"

M. Mitchell MarmelOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

@stan2004 posted:

As mentioned earlier, I believe the external diode method can be applied to the original scheme for insulated-rail (no relay) control of the original (incandescent bulb) 153 or equivalent. This could potentially solve the dim-bulb "problem" of that method. I can elaborate if there's any interest.

All I need at this point is suggested values for the diodes and resistors and it's off to Radio Shack* for me!

Thanks!

@shorling posted:

I can report that I use hundreds of Town and Country Lionel direct replacement LED bulbs on my layout. These LED bulbs have been on my layout for over 10 years with zero failures.

I've dropped them a line about buying a box of 50 clear LEDs, half screw and half bayonet, for experimentation purposes.

And as we all know, when the Razorback Traction Co. starts experimenting... Well.

Mitch

*Yes, I'm one of those lucky sods who still has a Radio Shack in the area.

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