I have a few Lionel crossbuck signals. I would like to activate them with a push button for the kids. I would like to make them a wig wag . Anyone out there know how?
I have done that same thing with a Lionel #140 Automatic Banjo Signal, a crossing gate and a Automatic Gateman No. 145 for my grandson.
Just run one wire from the push button switch to one side of the signal and the other side of the switch to one post on the transformer. Then run a wire from the other post on the transformer to the other side of the siginal. Should do it. Not knowing what transformer you are using.
He is using it in the end of this video.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
I appreciate the post. I know how to hook up the button,but I am looking for how to make the signal a wig wag.
Guess I don't know what Lionel parts your working with or trying to make it do. What is wig wag?
Sorry.
It is when the two lights alternate left-right-left-right etc.
If you're talking about a Postwar Lionel 154:
...with a 154C contactor, they weren't designed to flash alternately without the track clip. However modern versions have circuit boards that allow them to flash like real signals. Look for the Lionel 6-12888, the MTH 30-1074 or the Lionel Corp. Tinplate 11-90116.
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If you are trying to convert existing crossing lights to alternate blinking then you need to individually wire the two lights. The lights are then hooked up to a “flashing circuit”. Google “model train flashing circuit” and take your pick on which one to build. An alternative to is to buy a flashing circuit from a company such as Dallee. The unit shown costs about $25 plus shipping. It’s much more fun and cheaper to build your own provided you already own a soldering iron.
Papa D
As Papa D indicates, "It’s much more fun and cheaper to build your own provided you already own a soldering iron."
The following is a link to a previous post that could prove to be very useful.
http://cs.trains.com/ctt/f/95/p/186557/2038874.aspx#2038874
swede
That sounds like what I'm looking for. Thanks to all.
Lane
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