When I found out that I could use a dual color LED on my control panel to show which way a turnout was set, it got me thinking; why not put one at the turnout since I don't have a main panel yet. I devised a simple design for a somewhat prototypical looking switch machine. This worked out so well that I have decided to use it on most of my turnouts, I have attached some photos of what the first one looks like even though it isn't permenantlly mounted. Also is a sketch of what I did. It still needs a little refinement but I like what it does and how it looks. Some of you may like this. Just thought I would share it with everyone.
Bob
Life is what happens while you are making other plans!
Nice idea I guess but no pictures. Did you check your nessage right after posting?
Rich
If you ever fall over in public, pick yourself up and say “sorry it’s been a while since I inhabited a body.” And just walk away.
Pictures show for me. What a great idea.
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
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I am seeing the usual message that the photo has been moved or deleted when someone moves or deletes the photos.
A couple nearby threads show pictures just fine.
Hmm, just ordinary Photobucket pictures, posted correctly. Even the click to enlarge works for me.
Reposting here:
Yes, I see what you mean. Here is a screen shot of one of the messages. Looks good.
I think we're getting our chain yanked !
Pictures aren't showing up in any of the posts including the above screen shot.
Mark.
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NOW I'm getting the Photobucket error. They did work before, for quite some time.
rrinker NOW I'm getting the Photobucket error. They did work before, for quite some time. --Randy
I suspect he does not know what he is doing. Probably moving pictures around in his albums but you do get a warning that the picture will not be seen anymore. I have seen people do this before.
Bob's original pictures are showing for me now, but Randy's reposting of them isn't. (?)
Cool idea Bob - I really like it !
I just tried at 12pm EST and they look fine. Nice idea.
I buy my 3mm bi-color LED's from Jameco. Part number, 1766366. No flange on the LED base.
Pictures are fine on my end. A really great idea and thanks for the diagram. (And I think a lot cheaper than the bought ones).
Keep up the good work. Hal