Stand still lights.

[Nippynorm]

I have a Raleigh roadster cycle from the 1950 s. The tube on the saddle tube which contained two batteries, well can anyone tell me how this worked . Did one have a double switch on headlight in order to turn on battery lights when at a stand still. Or was there some sort of relay that switched over when the dynamo was stopped. I am restoring this bike so would appreciate any info on this

 

[Cycleops]

You dont say what model you have but look at this 1951 catalogue there's something about a 'filter switch' which looks like it keeps the lights on when stopped.
https://oldbike.wordpress.com/1951-raleigh-catalogue/

 

[midlife]

It's a long time since I had to work on one but I seem to recall they were automatic, battery took over when slow or stopped.

 

[Nippynorm]

You dont say what model you have but look at this 1951 catalogue there's something about a 'filter switch' which looks like it keeps the lights on when stopped.
https://oldbike.wordpress.com/1951-raleigh-catalogue/

Many thanks cyclepos. I would say that my bike is a superb tourist , it has a full chain guard and it has the battery holder on the saddle tube. I'm keen on getting the lighting back to original. I'll read through the link . Thanks very much .

 

[Nippynorm]

Thanks for the replies that I have had . But I would like to hear from anyone who is currently using the stand still lighting system as found on roadster town bikes .