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BLMA moder signal bidge - install

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BLMA moder signal bidge - install
Posted by tomytuna on Sunday, February 20, 2011 5:35 AM

Hi all! is there anyone hee who as installed the BLM modern signal bridge? The istructions arevery vague,and I do nt want tofry this bridge,so I'm looking for help. Going to call Toy's trains monday, and purchase a Controlled fr thi signal, but that's it for my knowledge. So, any and all hep is appreciated. thanks,Tommy

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Posted by cacole on Sunday, February 20, 2011 11:21 AM

Which BLMA signal bridge do you have?   I assembled their cantilever signal bridge and put it on our HO scale club layout.  An extremely difficult bridge to assemble because it was unpainted etched brass pieces and was not meant to be illuminated.  I did manage to install 3mm LEDs into it, but hiding the wiring was quite a chore.

It was assembled using CA glue and was spray painted after assembly and before the LEDs were installed.

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Posted by tomytuna on Monday, February 21, 2011 9:54 AM

This is their "modern signal bridge" which comes with wire already installed along with LED lights. no color code for wire.no basic wireing instruction. only statement on their carboard backing inside shipping box is statement that one must follow the instructions of the controller manufacturer you chooze. Also they state if you screw up,you own it. nice huh? that's why I'm looking for help....regrds Tommy

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Posted by richhotrain on Monday, February 21, 2011 10:05 AM

Tommy,

Have you already purchased the bridge or are you just considering the purchase?

Rich

Alton Junction

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Posted by tomytuna on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 2:41 AM

yes! OK here is whre I'm at' There is in fact 4 wire for each light signal. 1 each for red.green,and yellow. there is after very carfull inspection,one wire looks to have a red tint. I finally found a wire diagram in the wweb site for Logic Rail Technologies.I have orderded block anuaitor's to controll the lights,from them,and I will keep you all informed as to my install.  Tommy

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