Top for 494 rotating beacon

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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Does anybody know where I could find a good quailty top for a 494 beacon? I need the lens housing and the lens housing bracket. I have a repro lens housing, but I don’t like it because it is larger in diameter than an original, and the green lens is too light in color and the red is too dark. I think I saw repros that are like the original, but I can’t remember where I saw them. I would like an original top, but I could live with a reproduction. I would appreciate any info.

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Hello Jim- look up the Train Tender or Dr.Tinker on the web. One of them should have the proper Beacon Top for you. Take Care.

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Keith,

Once again thanks for the help! I saw that Dr. Tinker has the part, but the minimum order is about $39. Right now, I don’t need that many parts. I might try the Train Tender, Brasseurs, or Stan Orr, I haven’t decided yet. I found an original on ebay this past Sunday, and I got caught up in a bidding war. I put $25 for my maximum, but someone came in during the final minutes and got it for $26. That ruined my day! Thanks again for the help!

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Jim you may also want to try: Olsen’s

http://www.olsenstoytrainparts.com/ They do not have a minimum order.

Mitch

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Mitch,

Does Olsen’s still have a $25 minimum order. I have been told that orders under $25 can’t be called in. Not to mention the attitude I sometimes got from the owner and his daughter…

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Hi Jim! Jeff at the Train Tender is very helpful & has no attitude as well. You should give him a try. Also, the current CTT has a list of parts suppliers. Hope this helps. Take Care.

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Keith,

I was on Jeff’s site, and he has a picture of the repro tops in his photo album. The top he has is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks again.

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Hello Jim! You’re very welcome for the help.Take Care.

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I am not sure about the $25 miniumum. I thought my order was less than that. I know I called to add on something and they asked that I send a check instead of using a credit card due to fees being so expensive for them.

Mitch

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I ordered the complete top from Jeff Kane ( The Train Tender). I wish all parts dealers were like Jeff. Outstanding person to do business with.

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Jim,

I double checked my invoice and I did order over $25. Which wasn’t hard to do…[:D]

Mitch