I just went to the hardware store and bought some wiring. I had to get 2 rolls of red and 1 roll of black wiring. I ordered the flasher from a website, and ran the wiring with a Fish tape through the pole.
They operate on 10 VDC which was stored in trackside wet cell batteries. If power failed, the signals stilled operated from the batteries for a long time, even weeks! depending on activations. Chinese signals have a blue light (o) always lighted beneath the red (o)=(o). If blue light is out, signal may be dead. It goes out when a train activates the signals.
i want one of these too im going to that site right now to see if i can at least get the lights i can make a gate and get the pole just need lights and a flasher relay
Ya know, now I know why alot of the crossings still operated after Hurricane Ivan down here. Alot of the crossings were stuck with gates half down, or gates broken off, their lights and bells were going off non-stop. Was interesting, in weird to see in a way.
Thanks! I will be having a new video soon of it. I replaced the incandescent gate lights with LED inserts. They look and work a whole lot better now! Later this Spring and Summer, I will have a relay case, along with all the necessary relays to make it fully automatic.
I heard that by law Michigan is supposed to have Stop on Red Signal signs on all crossings. This was possibly the only signal not to have an SORS sign.
Yes, it was quite easy actually. Just mount the lights, signs, and motor correctly, and do the wiring, which is really easy, to a flasher control, and 2 wires for the gate motor. Thats all it took.
Acutally, you will be suprised by this. They operate on 10-12 volts DC. You can easily get a 12 volt power transformer at Radio Shack or any electronics store.
I bought all the parts seperate. In the end, total cost was around $1200.00. I bought the General Signals electronic bell directly from General Signals. It was $200. The gate motor was purchased from a guy that runs a railroad signal website (railroadstuff dot com) I set it all up myself, wiring included. It is operated by 2 remotes, one controls the bell and lights, and the other the gate.
It's been fixed already. I found out it was the contacts' nylon tip rubbing against the metal that was causing the squeaking. I lubed it up and it's worked great for well over a year now. :)
No, this is my own setup. However, all crossing signals are controlled by track circuits. The wheels of the train shunt (short circut) the relays and activate the real signals. Newer crossing setup's use predictors to determine when a train will arrive at the crossing and activate the signals with 20-25 seconds warning regardless of the train speed.
Yeah, I know...lol! Thanks for your comment. Be sure to see my other videos of my signal system on my channel. I've changed it significantly since this video... :)
I found out the real cause of the squeaking. It was the contacts nylon tip rubbing against the camshaft when It turns. I lubed it up, and it is quiet now. Will post a new video when I get my new signal up without a gate.
If you can help me out... I would appreciate it. Is there anyway i can get plastic visor and target for my 8 inch safetran signal. I just purchased a new one from ebay, so that would make two. And i need to see if o can find the 90 degree elbow and the mounting arm so i can mount it. I plan on building a crossing signal but thats going to take a while. And do you know what flasher relay i need to get thanks.
That's cool. Now what you should do is go to ebay & buy a set of real train horns (not those pansy sounding ones like the truckstops sell),Get Nathan Airchimes or Leslies, you know, the real thing. Your neighbors will love you!!!
The neighbors must really love you!
A Wabco AL70. Those are incredible rare
Thanks for a follow-up vid showing how the whole system is sequenced. Some railways can the sounder (bell) prior to raising the gate.
I just went to the hardware store and bought some wiring. I had to get 2 rolls of red and 1 roll of black wiring. I ordered the flasher from a website, and ran the wiring with a Fish tape through the pole.
They operate on 10 VDC which was stored in trackside wet cell batteries.
If power failed, the signals stilled operated from the batteries for a long time, even weeks! depending on activations.
Chinese signals have a blue light (o) always lighted beneath the red (o)=(o). If blue light is out, signal may be dead. It goes out when a train activates the signals.
i want one of these too im going to that site right now to see if i can at least get the lights i can make a gate and get the pole just need lights and a flasher relay
Ya know, now I know why alot of the crossings still operated after Hurricane Ivan down here. Alot of the crossings were stuck with gates half down, or gates broken off, their lights and bells were going off non-stop. Was interesting, in weird to see in a way.
Thanks! I will be having a new video soon of it. I replaced the incandescent gate lights with LED inserts. They look and work a whole lot better now! Later this Spring and Summer, I will have a relay case, along with all the necessary relays to make it fully automatic.
I bought all the parts seperate and got a pole, and set it up. The total cost was around $1,200 when I was finished.
I heard that by law Michigan is supposed to have Stop on Red Signal signs on all crossings. This was possibly the only signal not to have an SORS sign.
Yes, it was quite easy actually. Just mount the lights, signs, and motor correctly, and do the wiring, which is really easy, to a flasher control, and 2 wires for the gate motor. Thats all it took.
Acutally, you will be suprised by this. They operate on 10-12 volts DC. You can easily get a 12 volt power transformer at Radio Shack or any electronics store.
I bought all the parts seperate. In the end, total cost was around $1200.00. I bought the General Signals electronic bell directly from General Signals. It was $200. The gate motor was purchased from a guy that runs a railroad signal website (railroadstuff dot com) I set it all up myself, wiring included. It is operated by 2 remotes, one controls the bell and lights, and the other the gate.
It's been fixed already. I found out it was the contacts' nylon tip rubbing against the metal that was causing the squeaking. I lubed it up and it's worked great for well over a year now. :)
No, this is my own setup. However, all crossing signals are controlled by track circuits. The wheels of the train shunt (short circut) the relays and activate the real signals. Newer crossing setup's use predictors to determine when a train will arrive at the crossing and activate the signals with 20-25 seconds warning regardless of the train speed.
I want one!
Actually, my neighbours come over and want to see it in action! One of them even said that they know a couple of people that would love to have it.
Yeah, I know...lol! Thanks for your comment. Be sure to see my other videos of my signal system on my channel. I've changed it significantly since this video... :)
Yep, me and Patrick are good friends :)
Sure...give me a few days... :)
I found out the real cause of the squeaking. It was the contacts nylon tip rubbing against the camshaft when It turns. I lubed it up, and it is quiet now. Will post a new video when I get my new signal up without a gate.
Yep, it was at the time. Of course, now, it has one. :)
can you replace the bell for a mechanical one
You really can't get one for a good price all together like this. I built it piece by piece. It still cost around $1500 by itself.
Where do you get the supplies??
If you can help me out... I would appreciate it. Is there anyway i can get plastic visor and target for my 8 inch safetran signal. I just purchased a new one from ebay, so that would make two. And i need to see if o can find the 90 degree elbow and the mounting arm so i can mount it. I plan on building a crossing signal but thats going to take a while. And do you know what flasher relay i need to get thanks.
People are going to think the road has turned into a train track and your house a station!
I got the motor from railroadstuff dot com. It is a WABCO AL-70 (AKA Triangle Gate)from 1979.
How much are those crossing gates u have in ur backyard
Sweet Signal!!
Can you get these off of Western-Cullen Hays site? or where can you get them. I'v ben looking for a long while.
What website can I get the whole set of the crossing?
May i ask about how much did the crossing gate cost?
Probably lots of money.
@@mishapashchenko6518 he’s a signal maintainer so it was probably free
@@coltconnorproductions1016 Oh
You own that? LOL. I think this is lousy... Your neigher are thinking about the train is coming run cross your back yard or alley. Nice video.
That's cool. Now what you should do is go to ebay & buy a set of real train horns (not those pansy sounding ones like the truckstops sell),Get Nathan Airchimes or Leslies, you know, the real thing. Your neighbors will love you!!!
It's about 13 feet tall.
3:06 prepare for ur ears 2 di3333
If you need any help, let me know.
I've gotta get a digital camcorder so i can upload a video of my Safetran style S now.
Sweeet!
Hm... you need oil for the gear
Do your neighbors hate you like they do me?
I would hate to be your neighbor, would raise hell every time you fucked with that.
Thats a good way to annoy the neighbors!
non original gate holder |:
PKSSP - [ LK nr. 2 i nie tylko ] it is, actually. It's a WABCO Model AL-70... Aka "Triangle Gate"
Aha thanks for quick reply btw i didnt know that this gate holder really exist on level crossings! I though it was homemade 👍
Look who's still alive move back to whyndotte
i hate those stupid new bells
Why
@@Pasco-Spokane-Railfan-2025 I prefer mechanical bells. That's what I grew up with.
I forgot I even commented on this 🤣🤣😂😂