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Lionel Block Signal later version with bayonet bulbs

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Lionel Block Signal later version with bayonet bulbs
Posted by northernpike on Thursday, March 26, 2020 9:05 PM

Need some advice

trying to connect my 153 block signal later version.  I want green light all the time and red when train is on plate.  No block or switch wiring.  LW transformer.  Years ago I had accessory fixed voltage to middle term on signal, common to single term on plate and the two others from plate two terminal part to signal outside.  Only the red(bottom) light works.  Checked bulbs,both good.  Switched outer leads on signal, nothing.  Do any instructions exist for this?

thanks in advance.  Northern 

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Posted by ADCX Rob on Thursday, March 26, 2020 10:39 PM

Rob

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Posted by northernpike on Friday, March 27, 2020 8:49 AM

Thanks, Rob

Will give it a try.

Really appreciate it

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Posted by northernpike on Sunday, March 29, 2020 10:47 AM

Worked great on wiring diagram although the contractor is too finicky.  I modified it with a insulated track.  Green light stays on all the time.  Red comes on when train is halfway in a tunnel.

Only problem is green stays on with red but that's ok.  It's bulletproof and weight of train no longer matters!

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Posted by ADCX Rob on Sunday, March 29, 2020 4:03 PM

If you want to take it to the next level, add a relay to get your red to go out.

Rob

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Posted by rrswede on Sunday, March 29, 2020 10:30 PM

Contained in the following CTT discussion from 2011 is another alternative. 

http://cs.trains.com/ctt/f/95/t/190486.aspx

swede

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