Hi all
How about some thoughts on signals? I am looking to buy/build some. I don't need infomation on detection or signal logic, just the signal mast and head(s). I don't want plastic as I have seen them in operation on a couple of club layouts and they break pretty easy. The brass/copper ones also break, but it is harder to do so.
I have looked at the information from Walthers, NJ International, the Oregon company and another that I can't think of just now. IMO $29.00 is a little pricey for mast, and ONE head ( 3 light ). If I just do ONE siding, ( 2 control sections ), I am looking at 4 searchlights and
2 - combo 3 light, 2 light -> $180.00(ish) just for the signal mast and heads!BNSF ( hi line ) is here and I can see what the prototype has.
Ok, so:
- Searchlight for ends of sidings.
- 3 light, 2 light combo for siding protection
- 3 light back to back for block protection
- 3 light, 3 light combo back to back for block protection and advance indications
- 3 light, 2 light combo and 3 light for block protection and advance indications
- 3 light, 3 light combo for end of siding ( West Troy has advance indication for Yatk siding )
Geesh, talk about gold!
thanks
todh