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Can ordinary coach lights be used on live steam layouts?

 
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:47 pm    Post subject: Can ordinary coach lights be used on live steam layouts? Reply with quote
Someone on the Big H was asking if they could use their pullman lighted coaches with a live steamer.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That could be one of your famous 'no' answers Pol!  
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
They could , but not for very long , and they would be very bright
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks guys. I've passed on the bad news.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
So have I!
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You think CTP means the 12v loco and not the live steamer. I reackon he does.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
But brads reckons his works fine.  I can't see it unless they draw a very small current.  My controller packs up at the mere SNIFF of an over current!
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I wouldn't risk it with such an expensive model, but it looks like TKD is going to take the advice that suits what he wants to do.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Probably.  But I don't think he'll actually damage anything.  I do think he'll end up being a bit disappointed, though.  Then again, what do I know?
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Are they fitted with LEDs or bulbs ?


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