Lionel 6805 blinking bulbs.

There was this dark  red powder in and on the canisters that I could not identify.

I don't have a giga counter ! What was that stuff made my hands feel funny?

An asbestos product from the 50's ? Or radioactivity from the cold war! Lol.

If you have an original postwar 6805, here is the parts you are referencing:

The red stuff is likely a disintegrated lamp pad. Replacements are available here (and probably from other parts suppliers as well): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lionel...g-of-2-/331647688254

The 402 blinking lamp is available here (and probably other parts suppliers): http://stores.towncountryhobbies.com/402-bulb/

Hope this helps!

  Disintegrated lamp pads! 

Makes sense.

Thank you BMORAN4

I just ordered the pads.

Appreciate Nice postwar diagrams art.

I got some blinking bulbs from "Ralph the Bulb Guy" in the Orange Hall.  They look very close if not exactly like the original.  I think they were a $1 a piece.  I think I used some structural foam to hold the bulb with some aluminum foil between it and the bulb to dissipate the heat.  I don't run mine a lot but so far no problems.

You can use Mini Christmas tree lights at 12 v or two 6 bulbs in series.  The replacement sets come with one flasher and 5 non flasher bulbs.  Sockets can be made from old strings of the Christmas tree light sets.  The bulbs are available near Christmas time at Walmart for less than $1.  I used them on my Atomic containers with red cellophane to make them red.  The flashers bulbs are clear only.

Charlie

Interesting information, thanks.

I did receive some replacement blinking bulbs and some specific foam for the canisters. 

I have removed the burnt bulbs and remnants of foam from cold war!

I did notice that the bulb leads are quite a bit shorter than the orig. long bulbs and leads. It looks as if the leads are supposed to go into the red base assembly wrapped under the copper shaped Y contact strip.

Hmmm, not sure how to place these replacement bulbs. 

Anyone have experience with this endevour? Any advice gladly accepted.

Thank you.

Enjoy mothers day weekend everyone. All my best to all moms.

Leroof.

Leroof,

The procedure is described in the instruction sheet. If the leads are not long enough, don't hesitate to solder on an extension.

I used the original wire from the burnt out postwar  bulb, made a bilateral extension, slid the wires under the Y copper terminals, slid the foam bulb holders on, slid the canister over the lighting unit, placed the canister on 6805, gave her some juice and works great. I did notice that the other canister orig. bulb is brighter. In the mean time it is all good. Next bulb change will be easy.

Thank you for advice, alternatives, instruction diagrams.

Leroof.