ANYONE KNOW THE GENERIC EQUIVALENT OF A 022 SWITCH LIGHT BULB?

[Anonymous]

Lost a 022 switch bulb. I guess it is a minature bayonet base G6 28 volt. About $2.00. Anyone know more about this or where they can be purchased? The Boston area electronic supply shops do not stock the non-Lionel replacement bulb. Thanks

[lionelsoni]

Here are some possibilities:
53 G-3 1/2 14.4 V 120 mA
57 G-4 1/2 14 V 240 mA
265 G-3 1/2 28 V 80 mA
293 G-4 1/2 14 V 330 mA
356 G-3 1/2 28 V 170 mA
456 G-4 1/2 28 V 170 mA
1445 G-3 1/2 18 V 150 mA, or 14.4 V 135 mA
1450 G-3 1/2 24 V 35 mA
1895 G-4 1/2 14 V 270 mA

[Chris F]

The original bayonet bulb for O22 switches is the 1445, 18V, 0.15A, G3-1/2, 15/16" length.

Radio Shack does not show this bulb in their on-line list. Have you tried a local hobby shop?

[lionelsoni]

http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/ecart/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=1445MINI

[jkerklo]

Following are toy train specific sources for light bulbs:

CT Lumination: www.autolumination.com

Town and Country Hobbies: www.towncountryhobbies.com

You may also want to consider a 1450 bulb (24 volts, G3 1/2, mini-bayonet), especially if the switch lanterns are melting.

John Kerklo
TCA 94-38455
www.Three-Rail.com