HO scale position light signals Q

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Mon Dec 9 10:49:55 EST 2024


Joseph,
Have you considered the Atlas O signals?
Jim

On Mon, Dec 9, 2024 at 6:44 AM NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <
nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

> Would be interested in some O Scale PL signals. Ready to install or kits.
>
> Sincerely,
> Joseph Congemi
>
>
> On Dec 8, 2024, at 9:08 PM, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
> wrote:
>
> 
> I’ve built several PL signals using D5DEM Modelsmiths heads.  The heads
> come completely assembled with LEDS and all have worked well.  Working with
> the very thin magnet wire does take some patience. For the signal mast,
> Showcase Miniatures has some nice etched signal details.  (Showcase also
> makes CPL signal kits but they are B&O prototypes.)
>
> Gary Hoover
>
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> Sent: December 8, 2024 at 1:53 PM CST
> Subject: Re: HO scale position light signals Q
> Hi,
>
> My small layout is signaled. What I've found is that we have a real lack
> of bracketed posts and signal bridges. For any model railroad example I
> could build, we need the posts to hold both masts.
>
> ISS made my bracketed posts and dual head masts on my layout. I'm not
> clear on the long term viability of ISS. I think it's just one guy.
>
> Learning signals and then how to build CTC on top of the automatic signals
> was good fun.
>
> I'd also love to see the colorized train order lights and the train order
> boards (especially the wood post ones). I'm looking at a pile of sticks and
> Midwest parts, that are an attempt to kit bash something. It's a
> motivational issue lol.
>
> You might be able to give the sign decals in the commissary to
> ScaleSigns.com.  there are also a few station area signs like Southern
> Express or Telegraph they could make. I got a few of their normal road
> signs and they are a game changer for realism.
>
> David Baker
>
> On Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 11:52 AM NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Andre, All,
>> I have been working with vendors for over ten years now to get really
>> accurate N&W signals and can report some progress.  I have a source for
>> both old and new style dwarf PLs with CPLs hopefully coming soon.  A 3D
>> printer has exquisite two-signal masts that were found throughout the N&W
>> and they will be offering them through the commissary.  At least two
>> vendors offer single signals (think intermediates) that are very good
>> representations.  The current biggest hurdles, as I see it, are arm(head)
>> fidelity and wire management.  Several vendors offer targets with LEDs
>> with varying degrees of accuracy and with the most accurate,, routing the
>> conductors can be problematic.
>> Let me know what you want and I will see about making it available.
>> Jim Cochran
>>
>> On Sun, Dec 8, 2024 at 8:02 AM NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <
>> nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> I’m seeing some new, 3-D printed position light signals being offered on
>>> places like eBay. With Oregon Rail Supply apparently defunct, they are
>>> needed.
>>> Anybody have any experience with the new offerings?
>>> Insights welcomed.
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Andre Jackson
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