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I purchased replacement marker lights for my die cast switcher. The replacements are the right size and have extensions on their base that have the curve of the boiler. I haven't done this before and was looking for some tips on the best way to mount them right, and adhesive to get them to look good.

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Looks like you have a decent, almost flat area to affix the replacement lights to. Maybe take a close-up of each area if you can and repost it. If you could separate the replacement marker light post from the excess material maybe using a Dremel tool if you have one while keeping the part in a vise, I would do it that way, if that makes sense. I would then carefully "butter" the replacement marker post base with the JB Weld and butter the flat area it is being affixed to...use a toothpick to carefully remove any excess epoxy and/or contour the shape before it hardens. 

Send pictures, if you can, when done. 

 Tom 

When I replaced the makers on my 1656 I first used JB Weld. JB Weld will hold them on but still won't absorb a glancing blow like if you brushed against them while picking it up. They are now held on with  Miller Stephenson epoxy (sorry NLA) that is even stronger than JB Weld. I still wouldn't call it kid proof though.

The strongest repair would involve drilling holes in the markers and body for music wire for support. Then using your JB Weld.

Pete

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