Where to find L12 lamp for Lionel 253 Block Signal?

[Anonymous]

One other option for replacing the bulbs in a 253 would be to use LEDs.  They should be able to be inserted into the existing sockets without any modification.  All that would be required is a diode inline with the common terminal clip and a resistor inline with with each remaining clip.

[cwburfle]

I don't think Jeff sells bulbs in bulk.
Try Charlies trains or Ralph the Bulb guy.
Jill Sisco sells 2 pin bulbs in lots of 50, all her other bubls go in lots of 100.
Then there is Town and Country Hobbies.

All good folks with whom I do business.

[rtraincollector]

www.ttender has them for $1.75 not sure if clear or colored but saw them listed for $1.75 and you might ask bulk price and how many for bulk

[cwburfle]

Check around for prices on ten packs.
Sometimes you can get 10 for just a little bit more that the price of 1.
Then you will have a lifetime supply.

[papa3376]

Hi,  Brasseur's in Saginaw has the equivalent L12.  They are 12-301 Red & 12-302 Green.  Red is $4 and Green is $2.  George

[dsmith]

Thanks to everyone for the help.  It looks like Henningstrains has the lowest price, although with shipping the price really adds up.  But for an obselete lamp I guess that I'm lucky to find them at all.

[cwburfle]

L12 and L19 bulbs are both 2-pin base bulbs. They are obsolete, difficult to find, and expensive.
I am not surprised at the prices quoted on this thread.

[Train-O]

Dave,

Also, Olsen's in Ohio.

http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/searchcd31.htm?itm=273

Ralph

[Train-O]

http://brasseurelectrictrains.com/

Dave,

In your state.

Take care,

Ralph

[joetrains]

Hennings list them for $1.25 plus shipping.

 

http://store03.prostores.com/servlet/henningstrains/the-PARTS--dsh--Bulbs/Categories

[dsmith]

I am trying to find replacement lamps for a Lionel 253 Block Signal that uses an L-12 lamp in both red and green.  If I can't find the colored ones, I'll settle on clear and color them myself.   Everything that I've searched for so far have a rediculous price (like $3 per blub plus shipping).  I guess that  I'm used to picking up small bayonet or screw base lamps at train show for 50 cents but I haven't seen any of the L12 lamps that has 2 small pins projecting from the base.  This is the same lamp that is also used in the Lionel 195 Floodlight Tower.