Problems reading signallites?

kf4jqd

Active Member
Hello all:

Are you have problems working on your signal lights as you are trouble shooting them? Here is a solution that may help you.

Remember earlier I talked about Block wiring using telephone wire? These blocks can be linked to L.E.D.'s to show you what the signal light is showing to the train.
Example:
If the signal shows green
to an on coming train. The green L.E.D. on the side of
the table should be green.

I use Atlas relays connected to the switch track. These relays have a 12volt source connected to them. REMEMBER: RESISTORS! As the track is switched and the signal changes colors. The indicator on the side of the layout also changes. For 12volt power indicators I use a red flashing L.E.D. I do line up the Led's as a signal light. I also mark them. Just like in the real world.

This helps me out when I am working on the side of the layout. Now I don't have to get up and try to find what that signal says. Plus, friends think it looks high-tech!

Andy
 
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