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If you have any small bulbs, im after one for a n gauge loco, i will get a picture of one if you can help me. Cheers Brian. Double click image.

The actual bulb looks like a standard either grain of wheat bulb @3mm diam. or a grain of rice if the diameter is less (1.8mm) mounted in a flanged case. I have not come across one like that with most G of W or G of R bulbs coming with flyleads. If you cannot source an exact replacement you might be able to unsolder the case off your duff bulb and make up a new one with either of the above.

Richard

The correct term to Google is midget flange bulb. However, a quick search has come up with many types but the smallest I have found has been 5mm diameter and none in the required voltages. The term sub-miniture might come up with something nearer what you want.

Richard

Thanks for the reply Richard, i have tried the grain of wheat idea but the glass was to large, it looks like i will be buying a very expensive bulb from Germany, or wait till the end of Jan when i will be in Switzerland. In the meantime i may have a play with a LED and some super glue. I dont have a old bulb i can cobble up sadly.