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List of LEDS and low voltage electrical accessories
LEDS
With suggested wiring diagram & series resistor (not required for L9)
L1 5mm Superbright Yellow LED 70p
– Suitable for use in NA14 Headlight etc.
L2 5mm Superbright Red LED 75p
– For tail lights
L3 5mm Red/Yellow LED 75p
For head/tail lights on Railcars & diesels – changes colour according to direction.
L4 8mm Yellow LED 75p
– Suitable for coach/building lighting etc. – e.g. one for small coaches,
three for a medium bogie coach – gives an 'oil-light' effect.
L5 5mm Superbright LED 75p
– 'Cloudy type suitable for small coaches and street lights.
L6 5mm Very Bright Yellow LED 75p
– orangey-yellow for interior lighting.
The above LEDs will work from two AA rechargeable batteries. A series resistor is required (supplied). One set of batteries can be used per train & coaches connected using E5 plug & socket (can be also used to disconnect buildings from fixed wiring, when taken in for the winter).
L7 5mm White LED 75p
– bright "bluish-white", but lower priced than L10.
The LEDs below require at least 4½ volts to work
L8 5mm White "Power" LED £1.70
– 5x brighter than L10.
L9 5mm Flashing Yellow LED £1.00
(see E12 below for holder)
L10 5mm White LED £1.35
L11 5mm Flashing Yellow LED £1.00
– Brighter than L9. If you intend to use L11 on more than 6 volts using NiMH batteries please tell us when ordering. The limiting resistor usually supplied may cause the LED to light up, but not flash when using NiMH batteries supplying more than 6 volts.
L12 6mm Square Very Bright Yellow LED £1.00
– Do NOT look directly at the LED.
L13 6mm Square Very Bright White LED £1.00
– Do NOT look directly at the LED.
L14 3mm White LED 75p
– Use in NA29 Headlight.
L15 3mm White / Red LED 80p
– For Head/Tail Lights. Donot use without a resistor or the Red will no longer work.
L16 3mm Red LED 60p
– For Head/Tail Lights. This one will work on 3volts.
L17 8mm White LED 85p
– Superbright diffused type.
L18 8mm White LED 85p
– High Brightness diffused type.
L19 5mm Warm White LED 85p
– Superbright clear type. This has a yellower light similar to a filament bulb, and looks nice when used for platform lighting.
LED HOLDERS
E12 Amber lens/mount 70p
– for L9/L11 LEDs: for "orange" flashing warning light for diesel locos etc. Visible part of lens is 6.3mm dia. x 5mm high, fits into hole through body.
E13 Red lens/mount 70p
– for L2 LED: visible part of lens is 6.3mm dia. x approx. 1mm high, fits into hole through body.
E14 Clear lens/mount 70p
– for L1/L3/L10 LEDs: visible part of lens is 6.3mm dia. x approx. 1mm high, fits into hole through body.
E16 Mounting Block 75p
– for 5mm LEDs: pack of 2 grey plastic blocks approx. 7mm3 with slots for LED leads
CONNECTORS, WIRE, ETC.
E1 12 way connector strip £1.00
– can be cut to give number of connections required
E5 Plug & socket £1.95
– low voltage only; socket has internal switch which can be used for "On-board" charging. Also use to interconnect coach lighting to one battery
E7 Single Core Wire £1.15
– 5 x 2 metre lengths (1A rating). Assorted colours – stays as "bent"
E8 Multi-strand Wire £1.15
– 5 x 2 metre lengths (1A rating). Assorted colours flexible
E9 Twin flexible cable - per metre 70p
– (2.5 Amp) – cut to length
Use E7/ 8 / 9 for loco/coach/building wiring (low voltage only- up to 12volts). E9 cable is only for short runs, intended for connecting several buildings to a single battery nearby for lighting etc., not down the garden from the garage. If in doubt give the intended use when ordering.
E17 Battery connector 80p
– PP3 type with 150mm leads, e.g. for E3 & E15
E27 Plug & Socket £1.00
– 2.5mm connector for low voltages only. Cheaper, but not suitable for on-board charging (see E5)
SWITCHES
E2 Toggle Switch £1.95
– Two way for reversing loco motors without switching off the motor (with wiring diagram)
E4 Toggle Switch £1.95
– Two way with centre off for reversing loco motors without switching off the motor (with wiring diagram)
E10 On/Off Switch £1.25
– single pole
E21 Two Way Slide Switch 60p
– small type for coach lighting
E22 Two Way Slide Switch 70p
– larger type for locos
E23 Two Way Slide Switch 70p
– with centre off, use for reversing locos (with wiring diagram)
BATTERY HOLDERS
E24 / E25 / E11 Battery boxes. The unswitched types are the same (but no switch!).
AAA boxes are similar (but smaller!). Also shown: E1 Connector Strip.
E3 Battery Holder 90p
– for two "AA" Batteries with PP3 studs.
E6 Battery Holder 90p
– for two "AAA" Batteries - solder connection
E11 Switched Battery Box £1.70
– holder for two "AA" batteries with lid & ready wired on/off slide switch, plus 150mm leads.
Ideal for coach lighting or locos etc. 70mm x 32mm x 18mm
E15 Battery Holder £1.15
– for four "AA" Batteries: square with PP3 studs
E18 Battery Holder 80p
– for two "AA" Batteries with red/black leads 150mm long
E19 Battery Holder £1.15
– for three "AA" Batteries with solder tags
E20 Battery Holder 70p
– for one "AA" battery
E24 Switched Battery Box £1.95
– Holder for four "AA" batteries with lid & ready wired on/off slide switch, plus 150mm leads. Ideal for coach lighting or locos etc. 70mm x 65mm x 18mm
E25 Switched Battery Box £1.95
– Holder for three "AA" batteries with lid & ready wired on/off slide switch, plus 150mm leads. Ideal for coach lighting or locos etc. 70mm x 48mm x 18mm
E26 Battery Box £1.15
– for four "AA" Batteries – oblong with PP3 studs
E28 Battery Holder £1.15
– for two "AA" Batteries with lid &red/black leads 150mm long (no switch). 70mm x 32mm x 18mm
E29 Battery Holder £1.15
– for four "AA" Batteries - flat type - batteries are side by side, solder connection
E30 Battery Holder £1.35
– for six "AA" Batteries - two layer type - three batteries side by side on each layer. PP3 studs.
E31 Battery Holder £1.15
– for one "PP3" Battery with red/black leads 150mm long
E32 Battery Holder £1.70
– Holder for three "AAA" batteries with lid & ready wired on/off slide switch, plus 150mm leads.
E33 Battery Holder £1.35
– Holder for two "AAA" batteries with lid & ready wired on/off slide switch, plus 150mm leads.
E34 Battery Holder £1.35
– Holder for eight "AAA" batteries with PP3 studs. Long type with two layers 2+2 cells. Gives 12 volts using 1.5v cells.
E35 Battery Holder 90p
– Holder for two "C" batteries with PP3 studs.
E36 Battery Box £1.70
– for three "AAA" batteries with lid & 150mm leads (no switch).
E37 Battery Holder 50p
– for one "AAA", battery with solder tags.
E38 Battery Holder £1.95
– for four "AAA", batteries with lid & ready wired on/off slide switch, plus 150mm leads.
None of the items listed on this page is suitable for mains use. Only for use with batteries (max. 12 volts), or a suitable mains adaptor suppling a maximum of 12 volts DC, e.g. as available from Argos or Maplin Electronics. (Do not use the adaptor in the garden – take only the low voltage lead outside).
Note that the power supplies used on Chistmas lights, both bulb and LED type, may supply AC not DC current, if they have a "multi-function" box between the adaptor and the lighting set. This box may well contain the diodes that rectify AC to DC. Whilst LEDs can be attached to an AC supply, they will flash at 50hz and the voltage may be too high for just a few LEDs.
LEDs: do NOT cut or file LEDs to reduce their size, as this may expose the light-producing part, which could contain hazardous substances.
Ordering Information is on the main 16mm page >