Patent ID: 6159069
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: A63H,H01R

Abstract:
A rear telemetry light system for use in association with a model train kit including:a railroad track formed of two side rails and a central rail adapted to carry electrical current during operation and use;a railroad car having wheels adapted to ride on the two side rails with a knuckle coupler extending rearwardly from the railroad car, the knuckle coupler being generally C-shaped in configuration forming a vertical support;a light housing removably received in the knuckle coupler rearwardly of the car and extending in a vertical orientation behind on the railroad car; anda light assembly mounted in the light housing with an upper end comprising a light bulb and a lower end comprising an electrical contact in electrical communication with the light bulb and with an inner intermediate spring positioned within the light housing for urging the electrical contact into communication with the central rail of the railroad track thereby energizing the light bulb at a location spaced rearwardly of the railroad car.