This week we continue on with our theme of "Water Towers On The Layout." Our item this week is NOT a Tyco item, but rather comes from Lifelike. I've always found the Lifelike products slightly less detailed and realistic than their Tyco counterparts, which I suppose is ironic, given the brand name. Still, let me introduce you to the Lifelike Flashing Light Storage Tank! (Insert fanfare here)
Ah, there we go! The bulb is a simple Christmas tree light bulb! And apparently someone along the way replaced it with a "non-blinky" variety! (Sorry for the technical jargon, but I'm sure you can figure it out)
So there you have it! I would say that overall this accessory is slightly less dull than last week's in that it lights up, but not quite as interesting in that it doesn't have any packaging. Final score: toss up.
Until next time, keep searching for treasure!
Well, I guess I have egg on my face. When I started reading this edition of Stu's Attic, I immediately started wondering what makes the light blink.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I thought, "Was there some sort of capacitor/resistor thingy going on? Perhaps a simple, small, 1 inch square circuit board inside?"
But NO! It was just a blinking Christmas light! ("Blinking", as used here, can be taken as either 'flashing' or 'angry annoyance'.)
Oh well, I like eggs. I had one this morning with chopped onion, green pepper, and cotto salami mixed in.
Are you/did you replace the non-blinky light with a blinky? Thanks, Stu, for showing us the storage tower and for the fun mystery!
I'm with you. I was sure there was some really cool techno- gizmo that made it blink. The reality is nicer, in a way. It shows that good effects can be achieved by simple means!
DeleteAnd I like eggs!
I haven't put a blinky in, but if I find one laying about, I will!