CINDER SHOPS

These are working LED exterior door lights made to replace the original Plasticville clip-on lights used on schoolhouses, fire stations, police stations, and other civic buildings. They are replicated from original Plasticville parts, so they fit the original mounting holes and size, but unlike the originals, these actually light up. As far as we know, original Plasticville lights were never lit, and there are currently no other commercially available LED replacements like these. Details Set of 2 exterior door lights (one for each side of the door) LEDs already installed Approx. 14-inch wire leads Includes 1,000-ohm resistor Designed to run both lights on 12-volt AC LEDs run cool and are safe for plastic buildings Installation Lights snap into the original Plasticville mounting holes You’ll need to drill one small hole between the mounting holes to pass the wires into the building Use enclosed resistor before connecting to 12V. DO NOT CONNECT LEDs directly to 12 volt power. Final wiring inside the building is up to the buyer If you’ve added lighting to a Plasticville building before, this is straightforward. Made in the USA 3D printed in the USA Assembled and wired in the USA Not vintage originals, but accurate replacements with modern LED lighting What’s Included (2) LED exterior door lights (1) 1,000-ohm resistor Not Included Building Power supply If you’ve ever been missing those little Plasticville door lights — this replaces them and lights them up. Price is for 1 pair (2 lights)

Tiny Arc Welding Effect Kit for Model Train Shops, Garages & Factories – Add Real Action to Your Layout! Ever look at your layout and think, “Looks great — but it needs more movement, more life”? Now you can bring it to life with our Arc Welding Simulator Kit! This easy-to-build kit creates the intense, irregular flashes of a welding torch — just like someone’s hard at work inside that trackside repair shop or service garage. Perfectly sized for O-gauge buildings (like Plasticville), but compatible with any scale or layout that runs on 12V AC or DC power — including from classic Lionel and Marx transformers. ⚡ Realistic Welding Flash – In Miniature This effect is inspired by the bright, chaotic bursts of arc welding — complete with randomized flickers and brief pulses that mimic real metalwork. Install it in a shop, a service bay, a locomotive workshed — anywhere you want to show action happening behind the scenes. 🧰 DIY Made Easy – 5 to 10 Minute Build This kit is extremely easy to put together. No soldering. No electronics background needed. Just grab a small pair of needle nose pliers or tweezers and follow our detailed instruction manual. If you can thread a needle, you can build this. ⚙️ Features: Runs on 12V AC or DC — works great with Lionel, Marx, MTH, and other layouts High-intensity flickering LED mimics real welding bursts No heat output — completely safe for vintage plastic buildings Can be installed in assembled or unassembled structures Compact design fits into most O-gauge shops and garages 🏭 Perfect for Industrial Scenes This kit is ideal for: Auto shops Tool sheds Steel fabrication plants Engine repair depots Backyard garages Want to take it up a notch? Combine it with figures, tools, or a small workbench for a truly immersive scene. 🔌 Need Power? We offer a 2 Amp AC to DC Converter (sold separately) that powers up to 8 of these kits at once — or hundreds of standard LEDs. Perfect for expanding your layout’s lighting and special effects. See our other listings! 📦 What’s in the Kit: (1) High-flash welding LED module (1) Current-limiting resistor (pre-sized) (1) Mounting hardware and leads (1) Instruction manual (plain English, no jargon) 💡 Make Your Layout Look Like It’s Really Working Give your buildings purpose. Let your visitors spot something moving behind the windows. Whether it’s a late-night welder fixing an axle or a busy shop prepping rolling stock — this effect creates action, realism, and interest. Order your kit now and spark some life into your miniature world. Combined shipping available. Buy $50 or more and shipping is free.

Tiny TV Glow Effect Kit for Model Train Buildings – Make Your Layout Come Alive! Ever walk past your layout and think, \"Looks great, but it could use a little life inside those buildings...\"? Now it can — with our TV Effects Generator Kit! It simulates the soft, flickering glow of an old-school television set, as if someone’s relaxing inside watching late-night reruns. Perfectly sized for O-gauge buildings (like Plasticville), but compatible with any scale or layout that runs on 12V AC or DC power — including from classic Lionel and Marx transformers. 🎬 Realistic TV Glow – In Miniature Think of the popular “Fake TV” home security devices — this works exactly the same way, but shrunk down to fit inside your Plasticville diner, apartment, or station office. The randomized flickering LED mimics changing channels and screen movement — giving your structure that lived-in feel. 🧰 DIY Made Easy – 5 to 10 Minute Build This kit is ridiculously easy to assemble. No soldering, no electronics degree needed. All you need is a small pair of needle nose pliers or tweezers. That’s it. We include a step-by-step instruction manual so detailed even your caboose could follow it. ⚙️ Features: Runs on 12V AC or DC — works great with Lionel, Marx, MTH, and other layouts Pre-tested flickering LED replicates TV screen changes No heat output — safe for Plasticville and other vintage plastic buildings Can be installed in assembled or unassembled structures Compact footprint fits easily into most O-gauge buildings 🏠 Enhance Your Layout Even More Don’t stop with the TV kit — check out our: Plasticville Blackout Kits – prevent the dreaded “glowing building” look by blocking stray light, directing it out windows and doors TableBus™ Wiring Distribution System – easily connect multiple effects and buildings with no mess or soldering 🖥️ Just search “TableBus” on eBay or YouTube to see how it works! 📦 What\'s in the Kit: (1) Flickering TV LED module power supply and LEDs (1) Current-limiting resistor (pre-sized) (1) Mounting hardware and leads (1) Instruction manual (in plain English) Power supply not included? We’ve got that too. Our 2 Amp AC to DC Converter (sold separately) powers up to 8 of these effects at once — or hundreds of other low-draw LEDs. See our other listings! 💡 Make Your Layout Glow — The Right Way Give your buildings life. Give your viewers something to smile at. Whether it’s a cozy apartment with someone watching TV or a lonely diner with a single customer and flickering screen — this little detail makes a big difference. Order your kit now and bring your layout one step closer to reality. Combined shipping available. Buy $50 or more and shipping is free.

On a lot of model railroad layouts, I noticed something that always felt a little off: every light in every room of every house is on — all the time — and none of them ever turn off. That didn’t feel very realistic. So I put this together. This 12-Volt AC Light Timer is designed to add more natural, independent lighting behavior by automatically turning lights on and off in adjustable cycles. Instead of everything lighting up at once, you can have lights change over time — the way they do in the real world. It connects directly to a 12-volt AC output from a transformer and is equipped to handle that power safely, delivering a controlled output to your lighting circuit. It also works just as well with DC lighting systems. Fully Adjustable Timing Control Using the built-in buttons (Up, Down, Mode, Enter), you can set: • On time • Off time • Delay before turn-on • Repeating on/off cycles Timing is continuously adjustable from 0.1 seconds up to 999 minutes, so it can handle anything from quick lighting changes to long, slow day-and-night style cycles. Each timing parameter is set independently, giving you fine control over how the lights behave. Remembers Its Settings Once programmed, all settings are stored in memory. Turn the transformer off, turn it back on later, and the timer resumes cycling automatically — nothing needs to be reset. Quiet, Solid-State Operation This unit uses solid-state MOS switching, not a mechanical relay: • Completely silent operation • No clicking, arcing, or sparking • No electromagnetic interference • Long service life It’s designed to handle typical low-voltage lighting loads smoothly and reliably. Simple Connections • Input leads connect to your transformer’s 12-volt AC terminals • Output screw terminals connect to your lighting circuit No software, no computer, no special tools required. Important LED Note If you are using LEDs that are not already rated for 12 volts, be sure to use the appropriate resistor in line with the LED. This timer provides a 12-volt output, so your lighting must be properly rated to avoid damage. Features at a Glance • Works with 12-volt AC or DC systems • Timing range: 0.1 seconds to 999 minutes • Independent on/off timing settings • Silent solid-state switching • Emergency STOP function • Reverse-polarity protection • Automatic display sleep mode • Settings retained after power loss This is a simple way to add life and realism to lighting, instead of having everything stuck in the “always on” position.

Riverside “Raincross” Streetlight Kit – O Gauge By Cinder Shops This listing is for an O-gauge streetlight kit inspired by Riverside, California’s iconic Raincross streetlights. The Raincross is a long-standing civic symbol of Riverside, and the streetlights that feature it are a very distinctive and memorable design — truly one of a kind and unique to Riverside. These lights are instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with the city and are unlike streetlight designs used anywhere else in the country. They’re especially well suited for vintage, postwar, and mid-century street scenes and look right at home alongside Cinder Streets roads and sidewalks. This is a kit, but one of the more difficult steps is already done for you. The wiring is pre-routed through the lamp head, so assembly is straightforward. What’s included: Raincross-style streetlight kit (O gauge) Micro LED (included) Resistor (included) Wiring pre-installed through the lamp head Assembly required (super glue needed) The included resistor is set up for a standard 12-volt layout streetlight application. The LED itself can be used with other voltages as well — you’ll simply need to use the appropriate resistor value for your setup. Optional base available: Optional base and transformer available separately Allows the light to be used as a desk light or nightlight Plugs directly into standard household power when used with the base Why these are special to me: Before making model streetlights, I worked as an electrical contractor and was directly involved with the installation of these Raincross streetlights for the City of Riverside, including along the Mission Viaduct. That firsthand experience with the real fixtures is what led me to recreate them accurately for my own layout — and ultimately to offer them here. Notes: Streetlight kit includes micro LED and resistor as described Roads, sidewalks, bases, and other layout items shown are for example only and are sold separately

This listing is for an O-gauge streetlight kit inspired by the historic single-pole, single-head streetlights of Redlands, California — a design that dates all the way back to 1893, when electricity was first introduced to downtown Redlands. According to early newspaper accounts, these lights were among the city’s first electric streetlights, marking a major turning point in Redlands’ transition into the modern era. More than a century later, many of these same distinctive lights are still standing in Redlands’ historic neighborhoods, making them one of the city’s most recognizable and enduring civic details. The design is simple, elegant, and unmistakably historic. A single pole, a single lamp head, and proportions that feel right for the late 19th and early 20th century. If you’re modeling a vintage town, an early electric era, or a classic Southern California streetscape, this light instantly places the scene in the right time period. The proportions are correctly scaled for O gauge and pair especially well with Cinder Streets roads and sidewalks, as well as other vintage street and town accessories. This is a kit, but it’s designed to be easy to assemble. The wiring is pre-routed through the lamp head, so you’re not fighting tiny parts or threading wires through tight spaces. What’s included: Historic Redlands-style single-head streetlight kit (O gauge) Micro LED (included) Resistor (included) Wiring pre-installed through the lamp head Assembly required (super glue needed) The included resistor is sized for a standard 12-volt layout streetlight application. The LED can be used on other voltages as well by substituting the appropriate resistor value if needed. Optional base available: Optional base and transformer available separately Allows the streetlight to be used as a desk light or nightlight Plugs directly into standard household power when used with the base These streetlights are a defining visual element of Redlands and one of the city’s most iconic pieces of street furniture. Adding them to a layout isn’t just adding lighting — it’s adding a sense of place, history, and continuity that goes back to the very beginnings of electric street lighting in California. Notes: Streetlight kit includes micro LED and resistor as described Roads, sidewalks, bases, and other layout items shown are for example only and are sold separately are for example only and are sold separately

We’ve all had those days where things feel like a total dumpster fire—and now, your O-scale layout can finally have one too. This isn\\\'t just a static model; it’s a fully animated, illuminated scene-stealer designed to bring a bit of gritty realism (and a little dark humor) to your industrial district or back-alley scenes. This is a classic green industrial dumpster, but the magic is what’s happening inside. I’ve integrated a custom LED control board with flickering LEDs that mimic the unpredictable, pulsing glow of a real trash fire. To make it look right, I’ve included a specially defined \\\"trash mesh\\\" that sits over the lights. It looks like a pile of discarded refuse, but it’s engineered to let that fiery orange and yellow glow bleed through perfectly. The best part for O-gauge modelers? This unit is fully set up to run on 12-volt AC power. You don’t need special adapters or DC converters—it’s designed to tap right into the same 12V AC accessory power that almost all O-gauge layouts already use. Just hook it up to your power bus and it’s ready to go. Whether you place it behind a factory, in a derelict city lot, or right next to your rail yard, it’s going to be the first thing people notice when you turn the layout lights down. It’s a true 1:48 O-scale piece that scales perfectly with Lionel, MTH, and other major O-gauge brands. I built this because most \\\"fire\\\" effects on the market are just a single blinking bulb; this has a depth of light that actually looks like something is burning deep inside the bin. Details: Scale: True 1:48 O-Scale Power: 12V AC Compatible (Standard O-Gauge Accessory Power) Features: Custom LED control board for a realistic flickering effect Includes: Green dumpster body and specialized \\\"trash mesh\\\" for light diffusion Ready to Use: Pre-wired and ready for your layout. Combined shipping is available! Buy $50 or more and shipping is free.