The CIRCUITRON Mars Light provides a very realistic simulation of the gyrating headlights used on many locomotives. The ML-1 uses a special design, high intensity, lens-end, 4mm diameter, dual-filament lamp to cast the beam of light from one side of the track to the other. In a dark or semi-dark room, the effect is truly startling. The ML-1 can be used in most any HO scale or larger locomotive with large headlight openings (such as EMD “E” or “F” units). The ML-2 features two 1.7mm diameter, high intensity, lens-end lamps which can be mounted side by side in single or twin headlamp housings. The electronic control module is very compact, measuring only 0.6" x 0.4" x 1.1". This module is less than half the size of some competitive models. The Mars Light requires a 2.4 to 3.0 volt DC power source which may be obtained from batteries or by using the CIRCUITRON TP-2 or TP-3 Track Power Adapters. NOTE: The TP-1 cannot be used to power the ML-1 or 2 due to the current draw of the high-intensity lamp(s). Battery operation may only be practical in a dummy or head-end car installation. Rechargeable NiCad cells are not recommended (their voltage is too low). Rechargeable alkaline or lithium cells may be a good choice.
