The Benefits of Fiber Optic Lighting
Fiber optic lighting revolutionizes model train layouts by providing bright, precise illumination without the complexity of traditional wiring. This innovative approach enhances realism, simplifies installation, and ensures energy-efficient operation, bringing your miniature world to life with unparalleled clarity and detail. Additionally, it offers flexibility in design, allowing for creative lighting solutions that can adapt to various scales and layouts.
No Wiring Needed!
Fiber optic lighting can be installed quickly, without the hassle of running wires.
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The Lamplighter 2 can illuminate up to sixty lights and buildings.
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Fiber optic systems eliminate the need for complex electrical wiring, simplifying installation and reducing clutter. This streamlined approach allows hobbyists to focus on design and creativity without the hassle of managing numerous cables. Additionally, it minimizes the risk of electrical faults, ensuring a safer modeling environment.
Cost-Effective
By utilizing a single light source distributed through fiber optics, overall material and maintenance costs are significantly reduced. This efficiency makes it an economical choice for illuminating extensive layouts without compromising on quality. Furthermore, the durability of fiber optics leads to fewer replacements and long-term savings.
Light your whole layout!
With the versatility of fiber optics, it's possible to illuminate multiple structures, streets, and scenes from a central source. The Lamplighter 2 can illuminate up to sixty lights and buildings. This cohesive lighting solution ensures uniform brightness and enhances the visual appeal of the entire model setup. Moreover, it allows for easy adjustments and expansions as your layout evolves.
Heat-Free Illumination
Fiber optics transmit light without generating heat at the illuminated points, preventing potential damage to delicate models. This feature ensures safety and longevity for both the lighting system and the surrounding materials. Additionally, it creates a comfortable environment for extended viewing and operation.
Effortless Lighting Expansion with Fiber Optics
Add multiple light sources seamlessly, without the hassle of wiring every time. With fiber optic lighting, you can add several light sources without the need for repetitive wiring.
The Math Behind the Dwarvin System
You may be wondering if you could just use a regular LED to light fiber optics. The answer is yes, if you only want a pin point of light at the end of a fiber. However, this will not enable the lighting of buildings or street lights.
Why is this?
- Light is measured in Lumens. The lower the Lumens the less intense the light. The higher the Lumens, the more intense and brighter the light.
- A typical 20mA LED puts out about 10 lumens beamed out over 135 degrees from the lens (meaning it is not in any way focused). The singular LED light itself is typically about 5mm away from the surface area of the lens...
Discover Our Featured Products
Enhance your layouts with these versatile and easy-to-use additions.
Crossing Flashers
Add a touch of realism to any of your grade crossings with a Dwarvin Fiber Optic Crossing Flasher available in N, HO, O scales and 1/G gauge.
Dwarf Signals
Add bi-directional lighting to any remote turnout with realistic two color scale dwarf signals. Compatible with ANY switch machine on the market.