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WIRING A LIONEL OPERATING SEMAPHORE WITH 153IR

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Posted by Lionel CT on Saturday, May 4, 2013 6:27 PM

Thanks, turns out I had that issue and the article helped me solve the problem.

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Posted by KentJJ on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:02 AM

I hear you, Lionel CT! I too have been challenged to make the Lionel 153IR work on in some situations. Fortunately, CTT contributor Louis Koumoundouros has developed wiring schematics for semaphores triggered by a 153IR. His article appeared in the May 2002 (page 93) issue of CTT, but you can also purchase a PDF including this and many of his other accessory wiring solutions:

http://www.kalmbachstore.com/cttpdf032.html

 Kent

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WIRING A LIONEL OPERATING SEMAPHORE WITH 153IR
Posted by Lionel CT on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 7:29 PM

I have new 2944 operating semaphore that operates correctly when using the 153 C. It will not operate correctly when connected to 153R. I have verified 153R is operating correctly. I have tried to connect wiring in a variety of configurations from those that are shown in manuals without success. I see this has been discussed in forum before but apparently without solution. Any help or guidance anyone can give me. 

Thanks

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