Lamplighter 2

Lamplighter 2 (Our most economical lighting source for multiple fiber optics).

The Lamplighter 2 is an innovative system using fiber optics to illuminate a variety of structures, lamp posts and building lights . Based on using a very intense light source underneath the train layout, individual fiber optics are then run into the space to be illuminated. The light source is 30x’s times brighter than a typical LED used in hobby applications, which allows lighting of buildings and creating street lamps that will really glow well. Indeed, the light output of a single 1.5mm fiber optic is 30 times greater than a typical 20mA LED.

Model train layouts really come alive utilizing a single source of intense light delivered by fiber optics! So, if you are lighting a diorama, a modular system, or any region of your model train layout, you will find this amazingly simple to use.

To light a structure all one has to do is snip off the appropriate length of an optical fiber, insert one end into the Lamplighter 2 box and run the other end up through a small hole into the structure. A grommet accepts the fibers and holds them inside the box. Each Lamplighter 2 box allows you to light up multiple structures, making the addition of lights into multiple structures very simple.

We sell the Lamplighter 2 in two formats; with a 110V power adapter which requires a 110V outlet or without a power adapter, which allows you to power the Lamplighter using the existing AC accessory voltage that likely already exists under your layout.

How many fibers can you fit into the box?

For N Scale layouts we recommend using 1.0mm diameter fibers to light buildings, and 0.75mm for street lamps

For HO Scale layouts we recommend using 1.5mm diameter fibers to light buildings, and 1.0mm for street lamps

For S Scale layouts we recommend using 1.5mm or 2mm diameter fibers to light buildings, and 1.5mm for street lamps

For O Scale layouts we recommend using 2mm diameter fibers to light buildings, and 1.5mm for street lamps

You can use 0.75mm and 0.5mm for lighting vehicles, trees and other small applications.

We sell and recommend using the highest quality of fiber - inferior brands will not be as bright and are prone to breaking when bent.

**Please note: Fiber Optics are sold separately in 30' rolls