Here is a quick link to the Model Railroader forum:
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/default.aspx
I see you have found it ... but I think you are still posting in the wrong place. Your question doesn't involve prototype (real railroad) gates -- this is a wiring, or layout construction issue, and I think you should repeat it in that section to get the best responses.
I'm new to this, what section should I be in?
You will need to repost this in the appropriate section of the Model Railroading forum to get much of an answer to this question.
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