How many of us does it take to change a light bulb?

[mersenne6]

Where's the OSHA warning?

Caution: do not attempt to change the light bulb in your model train while standing on a chair.

[dwRavenstar]

I'll admit I'm in the dark on this issue.

Would have replied sooner but needed the illumination from the computer monitor (carried carefully around the room) to locate the drawer the new bulbs were SUPPOSED to be kept in. [8]

Speaking of carefully, safety concerns haven't been addressed as yet. I may stand in the minority on this matter but I must voice my view that I personally have very limited tolerance to electric shock (despite the fact it may well be the current rage) and my capacity to induce my will power to increase my resistance to it has fallen short. [xx(]

It's a bit off-topic but would I be better off wiring a longer connector cable to my monitor or should I consider keeping a stash of new bulbs in the side drawer of my desk? [?]

Dave (dwRavenstar)

[Anonymous]

Now is that a craftsman lightbulb kit, or is it RTR?[:D]

[Anonymous]

I recommend a 300 Ohm resistor with the new bulb if using DCC, or possibly a 220 Ohm, or a 47 Ohm...[%-)] (just been trying to make different brands of coach lighting kits achieve the same brightness without melting anything!).

Nobody's mentioned the bulb manufacturer yet either...if it's Bachmann there'll be another 6 saying "junk it and get something better"...[;)]

[Anonymous]

Don't forget to mention the arugment about how buying lightbulbs on the Internet because they're cheaper isn't supporting your local brick n' mortar lightbulb shop, unless of course you're buying out of production limited run or used lightbulbs on eBay.[;)]

[Anonymous]

OUCH, i burnt my fingers while changing said lightbulb that directly or in directly caused me to spill my Mcdonalds coffee onto my other hand. After carefully checking the package that the light bulb came in I see no warning that the light bulb was supposedly HOT.Hmmm did someone mention attorneys {sorry Dave just couldn't help myself} Newsflash just blew another bulb in all places the bathroom,tried to install bulb but it wont screw into the socket Wait says MTH on the package not compatable with anything other than DCS direct control socket..[:D][:D] Terry

[Anonymous]

Was that a left handed or right handed bulb?

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[davekelly]

Isn't someone going to say that if it weren't for lawyers the bulb would have never burned out in the first place?

[SilverSpike]

[#ditto]What a bright idea!

[hd8091]

nicely done

[Anonymous]

Hey Eric,
Since I wasn't here in August, I guess I'd just have to say thanks! I don't think I'd have seen this one if you hadn't resurrected it!

[grayfox1119]

With the new LCD lights, you will never have to worry about this problem again. Until then , burn candles.

[Anonymous]

Quote:
Does anyone have a plan of a circuit diagram that'll fix it so the light bulb won't burn out again?


Yes, here it is:

+ _________/ _________O__________ -

DC+ or L1 Open Switch Lamp DC- or L2

I guarantee that lamp will not burn out as long as the switch stays open!!![(-D][(-D][(-D][swg]

[dragenrider]

ericsp,

It was worth it!!!!!!! [(-D][swg]

[ericsp]

QUOTE: Originally posted by plane_crazy

1 lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all
over again

I just could not resist.

[darth9x9]

Hey Jim (plane_crazy),

That was toooooo funny! But you forgot the conspiracy theorists who think light bulbs don't emit light but rather suck darkness. After all, when you turn one off, darkness is left everywhere.........

[railfanespee4449]

for further proof of that, also check out the bachmann message board!
Railfanespee4449

[StillGrande]

This may be off topic, but is the light bulb in a lamp, a ceiling socket, wall socket, refridgerator, or what? We need more specifics before we can help you with your problem.

[locomutt]

I would say "You Light Up MY Life",But.[:D]

I must say it was hard reading the whole Forum,without going
into a laughing fit.[:)]

[jspinner]

Because this light bulb will be used on a UP layout[:(!][:(!], will the light bulb cost more.

[Anonymous]

...the socket?

And don't forget the 17 people to post questions asking about long-lost Gorre & Daphited light bulbs, or how they were dissappointed to see MDC and Athearn light bulbs be bought out by Horizon light bulbs.

[Fergmiester]

So the question remains what came first ? The light bulb or .......

[ericsp]

I prefer freelanced lightbulbs.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Jack_P

When I wire one light bulb (the correct spelling, BTW) to a switch it works fine. When I wire two light bulbs in parallel to the same switch, neither seems to be as bright as before. Can anyone offer any help?

You're splitting the current between the two lights, thus halving the wattage available.

[coal drag]

So what color is this lanp (lightbulb / light bulb) any way ????

Also does it come in HO or Z ????

[krump]

NEVER EVER AIM A SQUIRTGUN ANYWHERE NEAR A LIGHTED BULB (trust me)

although that is a danger posting, I am at heart a Lurler, as noted, just not the lurker for this post (perhaps in 6 months...)[:D]
cheers

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: ...yes you would be able to see it, the light from the head light will appear to travel at the speed of light even if your traveling at the speed of light which is impossible in its self anyway as the popular formula E=MC^2 states that if your loco had any mass to start with it would end up with infinite mass as the energy to move it would add to the mass thus more energy is needed ,ad infinitum ...(sorry if i got a bit carried away there)

Are you sure ? Maybe a couple of decades of soul-searching is in order ? After all, Stephen Hawking just finished correcting himself for what he feels was his error many years ago...and if he can be wrong...well ?????
Mike

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by toyomantrains

This may be rather Bulbous of me, but my question is... If you are traveling in your Loco (model or full scale) at the speed of light and turn on your head light--- can you see it??

yes you would be able to see it, the light from the head light will appear to travel at the speed of light even if your traveling at the speed of light which is impossible in its self anyway as the popular formula E=MC^2 states that if your loco had any mass to start with it would end up with infinite mass as the energy to move it would add to the mass thus more energy is needed ,ad infinitum

(sorry if i got a bit carried away there)

[Anonymous]

[|)]Phew....just finished... holding my breathe...feeling a little light (bulb) headed...seeing stars...gonna...take my ball...and go...home...seeing stars..never gonna post....here again....Bergie...e-mail...oxygen rushing back to brain...better now..discontinuance of stars..btw:never gonna post here again[:D][:o)][}:)][|)][:-^][C):-)]

[Anonymous]

[(-D]..........................................Oh my God! That is too [(-D]!
BNSFrailfan.