Night lighting options?

[Anonymous]

I would like to add some lighting along my tracks to highlight where the track runs and add some interest at night. However, I do not want it to be too bright or overbearing and I don't think I want to use the larger light fixtures typically used for patio or path lighting at night. I think strong lighting would detract from the train lights. In general, I want to light up the track area with something soft but not overly obvious.
Any suggestions out there?
Paul D

[underworld]

Possibly some Christmas tree lights??? If bulbs are too bright they can be dimmed by coating the bulbs with some translucent paint. LEDs are also a possibility.

underworld

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[Anonymous]

The cheapest and easiest to do and to get some idea of effect are candles, you can then get ideas of what you wan to do on a more permanent base from there.


Rgds ian

[Capt Bob Johnson]

One Christmas I laid some of that rope lighting on the ground in front of the track, and it was very effective. Not so bright as to take away from the train, but bright enough that even passersby in cars on the road over 250' away could see what it was. It was very effective for thos approaching on the driveway!

Got it at my local Ace hardware!

[underworld]

Capt Bob I like that idea!

underworld

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[GP-9_Man11786]

I use solar lights. They're just bright enough to accent certain areas and show where the walkway is. Some of them throw off a yellowish glow similar to sodium-vapor lamps while other throw off a pleasing blueish-white colored light similar to xenon lights.

Their main advantage is they require no wireing what so ever. The catch-22s are they have to be in a sunny location to get chaged up. They cost about $10 a piece. Hope this helps!

[Anonymous]

Thanks for comments. I was leaning toward the small Christmas lights but I like some of the other ideas you offered as well. One problem I have is that my layout is in a garden area. Underground wire is at risk with all the digging my wife does and the above ground wire like on a light pole is a problem when working with plants around the track. The solar apporach sounds interesting...I will look into that some more.

[markn]

They make battery powered Christmas lights for wreaths and small trees-there usually only 10-15 lights per strand-powered by 2 AAs-should last thru a couple- three night sessions.