Station Platform Lights
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David1226
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This was my solution, but strictly for an indoor layout, as the brickwork is embossed card. I'm sure the idea could be adapted for garden use with more suitable materials. You can cicik on the link to see how they were constructed.
Claptowte Railway - Platform Lamps
David
Claptowte Railway - Platform Lamps
David
stevedenver
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I assume your talking free standing styles.
I use the lgb ‘station’ lights, single and double lamp versions. I like the ‘pools’ of light they shine downward, i like the design. I like too, the softer light of the yellow bulbs. I run mine at 12v. They work reliably outside, with the occasional bulb needing tightening.
I use the base, which doesnt really integrate into the platform, obviously. I imagine a motivated person could find a solution to this, either drilling a hole for the entire baseplate of the light so as to sit flush in a platform/concrete style baseplate, or, via surgery , cutting and just using the plug portion. The Lgb are robust and convenient.
Dept 56 and lemax, christmas village item makers, make a variety of led battery lights. I bought several of the ‘stadium’ flood lights for the engine house area. They are great, and far more durable than the pola g styrene models. I also bought the small ground level floods to light signs, building sides, fountains. Very affordable. I do not re-wire these 4.5v battery packs, as the wires are very thin, and, for me, too difficult to cut and reconnect. Ymmv. Only had these three years, and i allow them outside during spring summer fall. So far, pretty good life and battery life. One could use an in-line voltage converter.
I also bought some old metal marx 1;43 lionel/ tin plate style arched double arm lights. ‘MainSt.’metal sign attached, for help id-ing.
All metal, black structure, chrome light reflectors, a bit short, plain white bare round bulb , but i liked the style for a smaller suburban station.
If you can, find old Model Power g scale lights, both free standing and wall mount. These were affordable, high quality, a bit plain in design, oddly sized, some with ‘white’ instead of clear ‘glass’, but another option. Baseplates are not removable, as far as ive found. Posts are brass, lamp housings plastic. MP made a grossly over sized ‘coach’ style wall sconce which would work well if mounted on a pole or square post. Wiring elegantly would be a bit of work. I used a few on buildings. Theyre simply a bit too big, as sconces, imo.
Finally, Busch makes some beautifully shaped street lights, g scale, no baseplate. Charmingly’typical’. These might be the best candidate for a flush, integrated lamp. Otoh, there’s minimal attachment area. Fine for situations where they wont be bumped. Theyre very similar the the lgb street lamps, but a bit taller, and, more intricately detailed.
Sorry youll have to find photos.
I use the lgb ‘station’ lights, single and double lamp versions. I like the ‘pools’ of light they shine downward, i like the design. I like too, the softer light of the yellow bulbs. I run mine at 12v. They work reliably outside, with the occasional bulb needing tightening.
I use the base, which doesnt really integrate into the platform, obviously. I imagine a motivated person could find a solution to this, either drilling a hole for the entire baseplate of the light so as to sit flush in a platform/concrete style baseplate, or, via surgery , cutting and just using the plug portion. The Lgb are robust and convenient.
Dept 56 and lemax, christmas village item makers, make a variety of led battery lights. I bought several of the ‘stadium’ flood lights for the engine house area. They are great, and far more durable than the pola g styrene models. I also bought the small ground level floods to light signs, building sides, fountains. Very affordable. I do not re-wire these 4.5v battery packs, as the wires are very thin, and, for me, too difficult to cut and reconnect. Ymmv. Only had these three years, and i allow them outside during spring summer fall. So far, pretty good life and battery life. One could use an in-line voltage converter.
I also bought some old metal marx 1;43 lionel/ tin plate style arched double arm lights. ‘MainSt.’metal sign attached, for help id-ing.
All metal, black structure, chrome light reflectors, a bit short, plain white bare round bulb , but i liked the style for a smaller suburban station.
If you can, find old Model Power g scale lights, both free standing and wall mount. These were affordable, high quality, a bit plain in design, oddly sized, some with ‘white’ instead of clear ‘glass’, but another option. Baseplates are not removable, as far as ive found. Posts are brass, lamp housings plastic. MP made a grossly over sized ‘coach’ style wall sconce which would work well if mounted on a pole or square post. Wiring elegantly would be a bit of work. I used a few on buildings. Theyre simply a bit too big, as sconces, imo.
Finally, Busch makes some beautifully shaped street lights, g scale, no baseplate. Charmingly’typical’. These might be the best candidate for a flush, integrated lamp. Otoh, there’s minimal attachment area. Fine for situations where they wont be bumped. Theyre very similar the the lgb street lamps, but a bit taller, and, more intricately detailed.
Sorry youll have to find photos.
David1226
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It was the Modeltown offering that gave me the idea for my creation, I just wanted the lamp post to be in the centre, rather than off to the side, also, I already had the lamps.
David
playmofire
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The LGB three course bridge piers would be a possibility.
Nodrog1826
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I tinkered with some OO scale lights, before setting on ones for the O scale market from one of those Chinese, Ebay sites.
www.ebay.co.uk
They have been outside for several years and apart from damage by the wildlife, a certain neighbours cat and a resident Border Terrier, they have held up well, and still work.
Looking a bit tired now, and in need of either a re furb or replacement, but I would go down the same route.
Photo taken earlier this evening showing their current state.
Security measure
They have been outside for several years and apart from damage by the wildlife, a certain neighbours cat and a resident Border Terrier, they have held up well, and still work.
Looking a bit tired now, and in need of either a re furb or replacement, but I would go down the same route.
Photo taken earlier this evening showing their current state.
Nodrog1826
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Just to prove a point...
...they have not been powered up for months, so 9 out of 10 working this evening is a good go I reckon.
...they have not been powered up for months, so 9 out of 10 working this evening is a good go I reckon.