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Signalling
Information on Windwards Signalling and how to build your own
Information on Windwards Signalling and how to build your own
- Instructions for building working colour light signals as featured on "Windward" model railway.
- Designed for use with 12V DC power supply, with common anode (+) at signals. Common anode chosen for compatibility with electronic switching.
- Use of 12V LED’s eliminates the need for separate resistors and reduces risk of burnout.
- Structures are made from brass, with copper wire for ladders & handrails.
- Signal head design is the same for all types of gantry.
- Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise. Inches are used where the brass stock is supplied in imperial sizes
- This page is available to download to your computer. Click here to view the downloads available.
Material List
Tubing
- 5/32" brass tube KS128
- 3.5mm brass tube thinwall KSM85
Brass strip
- 3/16" brass channel KS183
- 0.032" x 1/2" brass strip KS241
- 1/32" x 3/32" brass strip
Wire
- 0.5mm dia wire
- Telephone cable (4 x 0.5mm)
- 1.0mm² / 1.2mm dia wire.
- 30 awg kynar coated wire
LED’s
- 3mm 12V LED’s
Other
- Epoxy putty
- Paints
An example of a 4 colour light platform signal.
An example of a 3 Colour light double Gantry from the Front.
An example of a 3 Colour light double Gantry from the Side.
An example of a 3 Colour light double Gantry from the Back.
An example of a 3 Colour light single Gantry.
An example of a 3 colour light Junction Signal.
An example of a bridge attached Signal.
An example of a multi track overhead Signal.
Construction Images
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