ML-1 Mars Light Flasher 4mm dual-filament lamp

ML-1 Mars Light Flasher 4mm dual-filament lamp

Details:

Recreate one of the most distinctive lighting effects in North American railroading with the Circuitron Mars Light Simulator. Designed to accurately reproduce the sweeping, gyrating beam of prototype Mars lights, these units bring an impressive level of realism to diesel and electric locomotive models. When viewed in low-light conditions, the simulated beam appears to move from side to side across the track, closely matching the appearance of the prototype warning lights used by many railroads.

The ML-1 version features a specially designed 4mm dual-filament high-intensity lamp that produces a remarkably realistic oscillating headlight effect. It is ideally suited to HO scale and larger locomotives with larger headlight housings, including popular EMD E and F units.

For models with smaller headlight openings, the ML-2 uses two high-intensity 1.7mm lens-end lamps mounted side by side. This configuration allows installation in single or twin-headlight housings while maintaining the same realistic Mars light effect. Both versions utilise a compact electronic control module that is significantly smaller than many competing systems, making installation easier in space-restricted models.

The Mars Light Simulator operates from a 2.4V to 3.0V DC power supply and can be powered using batteries or Circuitron TP-2 and TP-3 Track Power Adapters. Due to the higher current requirements of the high-intensity lamps, the TP-1 Track Power Adapter is not suitable for these units. Battery-powered installations are generally best suited to dummy locomotives or head-end cars where sufficient space is available. For optimum performance, rechargeable alkaline or lithium batteries are recommended.

Features:

• Realistic simulation of prototype gyrating Mars locomotive headlights
• Available with either a 4mm dual-filament lamp (ML-1) or twin 1.7mm lamps (ML-2)
• Compact control module suitable for HO scale and larger locomotive installations

Additional Information:

• Operating Voltage: 2.4V – 3.0V DC
• Power Source: Batteries, Circuitron TP-2 or TP-3 Track Power Adapters
• Suitable Scale: HO Scale and larger
• Installation: Locomotives, dummy units and head-end cars
• Recommended Battery Types: Alkaline or lithium rechargeable batteries

Measurements:

• Lamp Diameter: 4.0 mm
• Control Module Length: 27.9 mm
• Control Module Width: 15.2 mm
• Control Module Height: 10.2 mm