Ditch lights

[Joe Tanski]

Have a friend who wants to add Ditch lights to his loco,anyone making kits like the old Flashers are us ones,
Any good sources or designs
Thanks
Joe

[dnevil]

There are photos and description of a pair of ditch lights built by Lee Wright in this document on page 179 (3 page from the end).

http://ibls.org/files/Wandering_Locomot ... 130714.pdf

[RONALD]

Precision Steel Cars: https://www.precisionsteelcar.com/details_loco.html

Has Step Lights, aren't they the same as Ditch Lights?

[theg8nw]

Nope. Those light the locomotive steps.. Ditch lights face forward and are a safety feature to make the locomotive more visable at grade crossings. Think about them the same as daytime running lights on your car or truck.