Reply to "Direct Replacement LED Longevity"

GregROGR Forum Member

@Ron045 posted:
You could make your own. I re-did my bayonet bulbs with Christmas lights and they are still running bright since 2016. Some might also suggest a diode when using AC.
https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...or-lionel-260-bumper
Have Fun.
Ron

Thanks for the good advice, Ron. I love recycling LEDs' also. I recently did an ERR upgrade on a loco using LED's scavenged from one of Harbor Freight Tools free flashlights. Although I enjoy doing LED upgrades on some accessories to improve performance, I just don't have an interest in custom building 50 of these bayonets from scratch. I suppose I could crawl under the layout and insert some diodes in-line at various locations, but it may be easier to pop in the old incandescents bulbs again.

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