Originally Posted by C W Burfle:
I do the opposite on 022 switches that are going on my layout. I put a pigtail on the terminal that leads to the solenoids and slip some insulating tubing over the post. I also put a small diode in series with the lamp lead.
The switch is then set up to work on fixed voltage.
The diode makes the bulb burn cooler, and makes it last a very long time.
No more melted lanterns.
Most Lionel switches require voltage high enough to melt lanterns to operate effectivly. After replacing enough of them, I switched to LED's and ended the problem. The one on top is a 24 volt bulb, bottom is the LED.
Nearly the same brightness but cool to touch.
Joe