Signaling in general and crossing gates/lights specifically are areas that I've always put off delving into...I figured I'd do that when I got that far. Wellllll, it's time. What I am planning is a simple Kato N scale double track oval, based on foam over a HCD. The plan for now is DCC, with minimal if any blocking. There will only be one grade crossing. What I need is a laundry list of what I'll need to implement gates and lights at that crossing. Thanks.
I am curious about this as well............I want to add crossing signals to a "Unitrack" layout, preferably powered by DC. ( The track power will be DCC, but turnouts, signals, misc. will be powered off Kato power packs ) I would like to know the best option for someone not very skilled with electronics ( i.e. - I don't want to build my own from scratch ) :tb-confused: Got to be someone who knows this inside & out??................
RE: HELP WITH SIGNALS "Zandoz"- Go to this site, you should be able to find the parts & information you need to do what you want. The "NJ International" signals are about the best quality going. https://www.logicrailtech.com/xcart/home.php I was curious about this as well, but I guess we were invisible to everybody else. I just did some poking around on my own. Hope that helps.............:tb-cool:
This is a file from a Japanese user which helped in converting KATO crossing to DCC use. I have converted my KATO croosing to DCC useage which simplifies and makes a NON DCC hardware to DCC useable. PLEASE NOTE these items are not exported to USA and are sold in Japan. Kato Unitrack crossing gate Kato Unitrack crossing gate Kato Unitrack crossing gate I have bought several KATO 20-651 units and converted them to DCC useage with NJ International crossing gates and signals. Willamette Regional Railway Where Southern Pacific bought out Union Pacific
