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Need some help changing a light bulb

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Posted by Firelock76 on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 6:02 PM

This sounds a lot like some bulbs I had to change in some Lionel passenger cars.  Does it resemble a Christmas tree light bulb with a plastic base?  If so, look for a seam at the base of the bulb where the bulb mates with the socket.  You may be able to slide a thin knife blade into the seam and lever the bulb out.  That's what I did.

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Need some help changing a light bulb
Posted by steeler59 on Sunday, May 19, 2013 10:25 PM

I am trying to change the headlamp of a Lionel F-3 diesel from 1996 (6-18130). The directions say to carefully pull the lamp out, but it is very small, hard to grip, and very tight. Does anyone know an easy way to do this?  Is there a special tool?

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