44 tonner 60 volt 250 watt P-25 headlight bulbs

Dale Grice · **Joined:** Wed Jan 12, 2005 4:55 pm **Posts:** 86

Hi all,

I know some people are still running 44 tonners. We have exhausted our supply of headlight bulbs. I have been unable to find a source for replacements. Anyone have a source?

If not, what are others doing? Adding a resistor and using 32 volt bulbs?

As info, the specs in the subject line are off my wiring diagram I have for Hartwell 2.

Also as info Caterpillar can supply pistons, rings, liners and some liner O-rings. At least for Hartwell 2's cat engine. I suspect the O-rings they will not supply can be found elsewhere. To change all out runs about $500 per cylinder.

Thanks,

Dale

Dale Grice
Operations Manager
Board of Directors Member
Southeastern Railway Museum
Duluth, GA
www.srmduluth.org

Brian Norden · **Posted:** Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:10 am

A couple of suggestions -- maybe you've already tried.

Bernie Watts at Backshop Enterprises in Wheat Ridge, Colroado. I understand that he has had locomotive headlight bulbs available -- but I don't know the voltages and wattage.

Aamsco supplies specialty blubs and has been represented at various (our industry) conferences. Website is: http://www.aamsco.com/

crij · **Joined:** Sun Aug 22, 2004 12:15 am **Posts:** 585

I have found that www.bulbman.com has been able to find any odd bulb I have needed.

If they didn't have a bulb listed they also have a form that you can fill out and they will search outside their catalog.

Rich C.

JimBoylan · **Posted:** Thu Dec 11, 2008 4:13 pm

McHugh Bros. New Hope & Ivyland put headlight resistors from a "74 volt" E.M.D. loco with 32 volt bulbs in No. 400. You can no longer burn both headlights at once, you will trip the auxiliary circuit breaker.

BSOR Patarak · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:57 am

We have used a place called Specialty Bulbs. I don't have the number in front of me, but they have been helpful in finding some odd ball stuff for us.

On the same 44 tonner subject, I am involved with a static display of an early 44 tonner on the Arcade & Attica. We are in need of the glass reflector lens that goes behind the bulb. Anyone have one they might want to donate or sell?

Thanks,
Pat Connors

DR · **Posted:** Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:41 pm

Specialty Bulbs.

1-800-331-BULB

http://www.bulbspecialist.com

Sully · **Joined:** Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:24 pm **Posts:** 76

Let us know if you are successful finding/obtaining those particular bulbs and where, as I know of several engines that might need them and it would be nice to know a sure fire place to order.
Thanks,
Sully