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Blinking Light For Tunnel

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Blinking Light For Tunnel
Posted by Diablobike on Friday, March 25, 2011 12:47 AM

I have a red 14 volt light mounted inside my Marx train tunnel.  It is attached to the accessory terminal of the Marx transformer.  Is there a way to make it blink?  Radio shack did not have any answers.  I couldn't find a blinking bulb but there must be something I can attach in-line to do the job.  Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.  Thanks

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, March 25, 2011 6:37 AM

Hi DIABLOBIKE,

   Welcome to the forum.  Try Town and Country hobbies.  Here is a link they have blinking red lights there.  Here is the page hope this helps.

http://www.towncountryhobbies.com/Bulbs%20Groups%20C%20D%20E.htm

laz57

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Posted by DMUinCT on Friday, March 25, 2011 2:24 PM

Radio Shack markets a "Blinlking Red LED" powered by two AA  that I have used for End Of Train (FRED) lights and a flashing light on a Water Tank.   The Battery lasts about 6 months (24 hrs a day).

Less than $20

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Posted by wyomingscout on Saturday, March 26, 2011 6:52 PM

I put a car turn-signal flashing unit in the wiring to one of my crossing lights.  it takes a second or two to heat up and work but suits me.  It should work great for your application.  It's easy and inexpensive, too.

wyomingscout

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