What is the current source of 250W 32V headlight bulbs?

I thought that they may back into production somewhere.

While there are several different sources for bulbs, all but one of which are made in china, only one is of a true locomotive headlight bulb quality. Contact Bernie Watts, I don't remember the price but they are well worth the money. The differences being the gage(I guess that would be the proper term)of the filament(sp?) and the design of the holders for the same. ALL china made bulbs are of what is close to a household bulb design, while Bernie's are actually a bit better built than the originals.


What is better.......to buy 6 "cheap" ones or one good one for 80% of the cost?

Try Aamsco. They make reproduction bulbs.

http://www.aamsco.com/

Also, I would contact Kelly Anderson at the Strasburg RR if he doesn't post a reply. They know what what works day in and day out.

While I failed to find the headlight bulbs on their website, I was fairly pleased to see that one still can purchase an unfrosted gage light bulb. For those that care to do so, check out the following website: http://www.aamsco.com/Specialty_Railway.htm

Please be sure to check the dimensions of the unfrosted gauge glass bulb before you buy it. My recollection is that they are about the size of your thumb, if you envision the bottom half of your thumb as being threaded for insertion in a light socket. They are also about 15 watts.

When mounted in a typical gauge glass light fixture, they sit very far down in the fixture and don't throw adequate light on the glass. Standard A19-size 32-volt 25-watt bulbs work better, even though they are (unfortunately) frosted.