252 & 254 Headlight Mounting

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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Is the bracket inside the engine shell of a 252 & 254 engine suppose to have its pointed end bent over the square insulated mounting tab to hold the head light contact in place.

Most of these I have seen are only partially bent over, some not at all. What is the purpose of these “tabs”?

Thanks

John

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John,

You are correct. The brackets are designed to bend over the bottom of the headlight contacts and hold them in place.