fiber optrics

[Tdriver]

HAS ANYONE EVER USED FIBER OPTICS FOR LIGHTING AND IF YOU HAVE HOW WELL DOES IT WORK?  hAVEN`T SEEN IT MENTIONED ANYWHERE. i HAVE NOT SEEN USED EITHER BUT THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE KIND OF INTERESTING.

[BlueHillsCPR]

Here are some links.  Fiber optics is getting more and more attention from modelers.  

I have not taken the fiber optic plunge yet but I have been researching the idea for awhile.  I'm interested to try flaring fibers to see what effect it has on the amount/pattern of light.  Of course if more light is needed use a larger fiber or add more of the fibers.  If a more diffuse light rather than pinpoint light is desired this is where the flaring could be useful.  Just my

http://www.thefiberopticstore.com/Projects/John-FO-Loco/Train-Misc.htm

http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=701

http://cs.trains.com/forums/1280017/ShowPost.aspx

[jasperofzeal]

There was a helpful tutorial that was put together by a member on this forum: Tutorial: Frugal Fibreoptics.

[BlueHillsCPR]

There was a helpful tutorial that was put together by a member on this forum: Tutorial: Frugal Fibreoptics.

Thanks for the link!  This one is great for adding fiber optics to a locomotive! 

[jasperofzeal]

There was a helpful tutorial that was put together by a member on this forum: Tutorial: Frugal Fibreoptics.

Thanks for the link!  This one is great for adding fiber optics to a locomotive! 

No prob.  I'll give the tutorial a try to see how it works out for me just as soon as I can get some fiber optic cable from "the fiber optic store" link you posted.  BTW, thanks for that one.