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Re: 12 signals in 9V setup (was Re: Blue Electric Track)
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 13 Feb 2000 06:19:39 GMT
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Jonathan Reynolds wrote:
> > After reading this then It got me thinking of how you could do it in a full 9v
> > solution, using the 9v light bricks. Is such a thing possible? How would you
> > replicate the controller? You could do it with some fancy poll reverser swich,
> > wire and conducting plate work.
> >
> > --
> > Jonathan Wilson
> > wilsonj@xoommail.com
> > http://members.xoom.com/wilsonj/
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> This is exactly what I am working on. I am using the rotary light emitting
> element from the Technic Space shuttle and linking to a signal remotely via
> the fibre-optic cables. The idea is that a passing train operates the rotary
> element mechanically, turning the signal from green to red to show 'section
> blocked' to following trains.
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> In my case the signal is conveniently turned back to green to show 'section
> clear' when the train passes in the opposite direction on a parallel track via
> another m,echanical link. The function of this signal is not decorative - it's
> purpose is to flag train occupancy of a hidden return loop. Getting it to work
> reliably is another matter!
>
> Jon
You could use an RIS...
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Jonathan Wilson
wilsonj@xoommail.com
http://members.xoom.com/wilsonj/
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| (...) element from the Technic Space shuttle and linking to a signal remotely via the fibre-optic cables. The idea is that a passing train operates the rotary element mechanically, turning the signal from green to red to show 'section blocked' to (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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