I'm looking for an HO scale yard light to light up a yard of 5 tracks. Perfer LED adjustable and something that looks realistic. So far I haven't found any good ones that give me enough info. My layout is DCC.
Suggestions? THX
Hello,
This scene shows an old (Atlas?) yard tower light. They were available with two or four lamps. I replaced the unique incandescent lamps in them with LEDs. Looks like NJ International offers one like it.
https://www.hobbylinc.com/nj-metal-tower-lightsquad-searchlight-ho-scale-model-railroad-building-accessory-1973
IMG_8734 by Edmund, on Flickr
This one is a little more work but the results are excellent:
Light_tower by Edmund, on Flickr
I had to make my own light assemblies and fit them into the relatively "crude" frames supplied with the kit:
Floodlight_Alkem-z by Edmund, on Flickr
Floodlight-Alkem by Edmund, on Flickr
The tower is from Alkem Models. There is an eBay seller offering a decent-looking single flood light that wasn't available when I built my tower. I would have used them and will when I make my second one.
Floodlight_Alkem_tall by Edmund, on Flickr
Good Luck, Ed
What era are you looking at?
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Thanks. That helps a lot.
kenben My layout is DCC.
My layout is DCC.
That's not important. You should NOT use your precious DCC power for anything that's not on the rails. Simple, cheap DC voltage works fine.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
MisterBeasleyYou should NOT use your precious DCC power for anything that's not on the rails.
Not even the beer fridge?
Modern era.
Didn't know if that would add any valuable info. My current lighting is Woodland Scenics Just Plug with a few other DC lights I've added. But they all run through my Just Plug network.
Since you are in the modern era these might fit the bill:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/253399252757?hash=item3affc5bf15:g:tssAAOSwtzVfUgtP
They can probably be added to the "Just Plug" wiring once you sort out which wire is + and which is — (use an LED tester or a 3V coin battery)
I have purchased from this seller before and they ship from U.S. and seem to be reasonable.