Today I feature my new K&R Custom Signals. To order signals of your own email Ken and Rich at the email below. ken.oehrig@gmail.com richardoehrig@gmail.com
@@KandRCustomModels Thanks for the info. So basically they aren't like Atlas track signals where you need the voltage reducer or else you will fry the lights if it's higher than 4 volts.
Right after I watched your video I went on Mr. Muffins website. There is quite a nice selection of signals including search light signals. Thanks for this info.
Nice video. I'm trying to catch up on all the O gauge videos on TH-cam. Those signals are excellent looking. To keep them prototypical, put the number boards on all of the intermediate signals. Without them, it denotes an absolute signal. Also, the advance signal coming into the cp or interlocking needs two signal heads if there will be the ability to cross over in that direction. I'm sure that you probably know this already, but some other viewers may not.
For one that has only used a Lionel signal this was really great to see. It gives me something to look at for my new layout which is in the planning stages. Thanks Jason
Very nice block signals, Jason! I think you know more about wiring than you admit, but you contacted some great veteran modelers to make sure you get a smooth run. It'll be a real treat to see them all set up and operating!
I live in New England and these are the most common signals used. They are still installed brand new for replacements only difference is it’s an Led signal.
Very good view I hope that you in the near future show how you wired the signals to your relays and switches in a way that will be easy to follow it would be most helpful and highly appreciated thank you.
Did you know that when a train passes a signal and the signal goes from green to red or whatever the aspect is. Railroaders call it knocking down the signal
Im curious how these compare to Atlas O signals 😀 Edit: Wrote this before you talked price. Was planning on continuing with Atlas O but for almost $90 a signal, its a bit costly. Will absolutely give one of the type G a try!!!
Atlas certainly makes nice signals. I really wanted some dual signal heads and currently, Atlas does not make them in O-scale. And as you mentioned, the prices of K&R signals are hard to beat.
Of course absolute signals guarding switches or whole interlockings for that matter would not have number plates on them as is the US railroading standard
They look great, and I love the hand-made aspect too. Pricing is great too. Just wondering about the yellow light flicker though. Is that due to you isolated rail being to short, a feedback issue, or something else?
@@waynebright6452 When I saw that signal flickering, the first thing I thought of was those Lionel autoracks. Despite their scale length, they have a reputation for being significantly lighter than they should be.
Jason Thank you for your segment on the Review about your new Track Signal. What I would like to know first of all is The Locomotives in your Inventory will you program the Consist or (The Load) to stop and go at each Block Signal or will the block signal stop the train when it comes up to the signal? Like a Automobile stopping at a red light and waiting for the signal to turn Green to proceed on through. Am I Right? Thank you for your time Sincerely Allan Martinez
Thanks for the great videos! I have an off topic question….which car is taller, auto carrier or double stack? I’m working on my second level and I want to make sure I’ll have clearance. TIA
The Atlas intermodal double stacks are a bit taller than the auto racks. However, MTH double stacks are even taller! I don't run those on my layout though.
Jason signals look awesome. I am switching from old Lionel tracks to atlas tracks now. But having hard time finding cork road bed. Do you have a source. Thank you.
Those are real nice? Your layout era1995 to 2015 you are shooting for. Just curious? It’s 2021 at present. Has there been a large change in real trains the last 6 years?
Why do they flicker when they first turn red & when your cars are almost leaving the last isolated block section? Such as at 15:21, 14:24, 13:02, and 14:05.
@@TeslaFSDBetaVideos No. The Atlas snap locks have nothing to do with the flickering. It’s purely a result of poor connectivity from the wheels. As I said, I have a solution for it but I’m waiting for the item to arrive.
@@JDStucks I know that you will discuss a lot of this in the future, though I thought I would ask anyway since this is in the comments - with sensors on order, does that mean that you are going to utilize sensors instead of the isolated block in the future? Thanks.
Have you did a video yet of how you wired your signals with the atlas switch? I have the atlas switches and I have the signals you recommended, just need to know how to wire them. Any help would greatly be appreciated. I can send you my email address if it helps.
@@JDStucks I should not have called them Junk , that was uncalled for . However they did fail quickly . Perhaps using the variable track power is not the best idea as I do run some conventional units along with DCS . The layout has 21 blocks to allow this. I did not return the units but substituted Z-Stuff signals . Buy the way great work on your layout !
@@MrJhuber46 I would not recommend using variable track power for any signal system. I’d use a dedicated transformer with lower Voltage and use a common ground. Just my suggestion to prevent any other signal systems from going toast.
Thanks for the great review! Enjoy! For those watching we can custom wire if you want different operation!
What is the voltage rating for these signals.
@@CSXtrackworker they will operate on. 8-18 vac or DC but recommend 18vac track power or less!
@@KandRCustomModels Thanks for the info. So basically they aren't like Atlas track signals where you need the voltage reducer or else you will fry the lights if it's higher than 4 volts.
@@KandRCustomModels Do you do anything in HO?
@@markmatteo2417 not at this time that market is pretty covered by atlas, and others
Right after I watched your video I went on Mr. Muffins website. There is quite a nice selection of signals including search light signals. Thanks for this info.
Awesome! Yes, they have a nice product lineup so far.
A great product made in USA. Thank you Ken and Rich. I have a feeling it's going to be difficult keeping up w/demand.
Nice video. I'm trying to catch up on all the O gauge videos on TH-cam. Those signals are excellent looking. To keep them prototypical, put the number boards on all of the intermediate signals. Without them, it denotes an absolute signal. Also, the advance signal coming into the cp or interlocking needs two signal heads if there will be the ability to cross over in that direction. I'm sure that you probably know this already, but some other viewers may not.
Beautiful switches awesome looking and seem to work perfectly
Awesome! Love it! Enjoying your build on this beautiful layout! Thanks for sharing again!
Nice, Welcome Back...
Fantastic looking signals
For one that has only used a Lionel signal this was really great to see. It gives me something to look at for my new layout which is in the planning stages. Thanks Jason
Glad to be of help!
The 3 color target signals are very popular on my local commuter railroad NJ Transit. They are still made today for them
Very kool, plus made in the USA!!!!!! That’s aweeeesome!!!
Great explanation J.D. Gonna be a fantastic layout !!!!
Nice video. look forward to the basic setup with Atlas snap.
Very well done, Jason. and also K&R !
Very nice block signals, Jason! I think you know more about wiring than you admit, but you contacted some great veteran modelers to make sure you get a smooth run. It'll be a real treat to see them all set up and operating!
Thanks Tom. I do my best to understand the techniques out there and pass them along to my TH-cam audience. I'll do a wiring video in the future.
I’ve always wanted to add signals to my layout but wasn’t confident enough until I saw these. Look forward to your video on wiring.
Hopefully a future wiring video will make it easy for you.
Thank you
I live in New England and these are the most common signals used. They are still installed brand new for replacements only difference is it’s an Led signal.
These are awesome, some parts of Australia use very similar signals however none are available for model scale.
Great video ! Being an electronics engineer, I love the technical stuff. Thanks !
Very good view I hope that you in the near future show how you wired the signals to your relays and switches in a way that will be easy to follow it would be most helpful and highly appreciated thank you.
Those autoracks, man you just kill me Jason.
Buy them all!!!!
Love those Signals my Wife and I Will Be Getting those for our Ho and N Scale.
Awesome video Jason, I really enjoy your new signals and how you have them wired. Thank you for posting.
Nice signals Jason great work HAPPY RAILROADING MY FRIEND GOD BLESS B SAFE ;-)
Did you know that when a train passes a signal and the signal goes from green to red or whatever the aspect is. Railroaders call it knocking down the signal
Jason the signals are awesome..Keep the videos coming,
Another great shout out for Rich and Ken!
Thanks for the great review! Enjoy!
Great video. Three indication signal wiring has always been a mystery to me.
Hopefully a future video will make it easier for everyone to understand.
Im curious how these compare to Atlas O signals 😀
Edit: Wrote this before you talked price. Was planning on continuing with Atlas O but for almost $90 a signal, its a bit costly. Will absolutely give one of the type G a try!!!
Atlas certainly makes nice signals. I really wanted some dual signal heads and currently, Atlas does not make them in O-scale. And as you mentioned, the prices of K&R signals are hard to beat.
Of course absolute signals guarding switches or whole interlockings for that matter would not have number plates on them as is the US railroading standard
Great signals and the layout is coming along great Jason! looking to order a three -rail hooded signal bridge from them.
Thanks Steven. You won't be disappointed.
Looking great
Awesome signals Jason!!!!!
Cool stuff, JDStucks.
Thanks Bud. You should build a train layout too ;)
Excelente video abrazo grande
They look great, and I love the hand-made aspect too. Pricing is great too. Just wondering about the yellow light flicker though. Is that due to you isolated rail being to short, a feedback issue, or something else?
Its from dirty wheels not making the connection between outside rails. I have a solution coming that I will show in a future video.
@@JDStucks I'll be curious to see that. Guessing it may involve a capacitor.
@@waynebright6452 When I saw that signal flickering, the first thing I thought of was those Lionel autoracks. Despite their scale length, they have a reputation for being significantly lighter than they should be.
Jason Thank you for your segment on the Review about your new Track Signal. What I would like to know first of all is The Locomotives in your Inventory will you program the Consist or (The Load) to stop and go at each Block Signal or will the block signal stop the train when it comes up to the signal?
Like a Automobile stopping at a red light and waiting for the signal to turn Green to proceed on through. Am I Right?
Thank you for your time
Sincerely
Allan Martinez
I won't have the layout programmed quite that sophisticated haha. But the signals will still operate prototypically.
Thanks for the great videos! I have an off topic question….which car is taller, auto carrier or double stack? I’m working on my second level and I want to make sure I’ll have clearance. TIA
The Atlas intermodal double stacks are a bit taller than the auto racks. However, MTH double stacks are even taller! I don't run those on my layout though.
Jason signals look awesome. I am switching from old Lionel tracks to atlas tracks now. But having hard time finding cork road bed. Do you have a source. Thank you.
I do not have a single source. I just look for Midwest o scale cork
@@JDStucks thanks ill keep looking i find Ho and n but not 0
@@JDStucks Midwest is out of stock and not sure when they will be making more just and fyi.
Very cool!
Those are real nice? Your layout era1995 to 2015 you are shooting for. Just curious? It’s 2021 at present. Has there been a large change in real trains the last 6 years?
I may have to pick up a few of each of those signals for my railroad. The NYC’s are neat! Are they available to purchase by everybody else yet?
Yes! Contact them via the email I provided.
Great! 👏😁
very realistic
Are the signals jmri compatible ?
How do you isolate track
Insulation rail joiners or cut the rail. Many videos on TH-cam on how to isolate track sections.
@@JDStucks thanks I’ll have to watch
Will this be the alternative to Custom Signals, being the ones based off of the Atlas models?
I'd say they're a pretty good alternative. Especially for the price. I would have liked to have bought a few Custom Signals before they closed.
Why do they flicker when they first turn red & when your cars are almost leaving the last isolated block section? Such as at 15:21, 14:24, 13:02, and 14:05.
Poor connectivity with the wheels and isolated rails. I have a solution for it but I'm waiting on the sensor/relay to arrive.
@@JDStucks Does that relate to the relays that you showed us briefly under the layout?
@@TeslaFSDBetaVideos No. The Atlas snap locks have nothing to do with the flickering. It’s purely a result of poor connectivity from the wheels. As I said, I have a solution for it but I’m waiting for the item to arrive.
@@JDStucks I know that you will discuss a lot of this in the future, though I thought I would ask anyway since this is in the comments - with sensors on order, does that mean that you are going to utilize sensors instead of the isolated block in the future? Thanks.
@@carlpeduzzi3780 No. I will splice in a Z stuff relay which will make the changes smooth and eliminate flicker.
Do you have a price and a address so i might be able to purchase some g type also. Do they also do ground signals for yards
Pricing and way to purchase are included in the video. Yes, they offer ground signals.
You can email ken.oehrig@gmail.com
I have seen other videos about them. They do offer ground signals/darf signals as well.
Have you did a video yet of how you wired your signals with the atlas switch? I have the atlas switches and I have the signals you recommended, just need to know how to wire them. Any help would greatly be appreciated. I can send you my email address if it helps.
Signals are junk , 4 out of six stopped working after 2 hours ! My Z-Stuff signals have worked for years .
Did you contact them to get replacements or a refund? I've had 6 on my layout for the past year and haven't had a single issue.
@@JDStucks I should not have called them Junk , that was uncalled for . However they did fail quickly . Perhaps using the variable track power is not the best idea as I do run some conventional units along with DCS . The layout has 21 blocks to allow this. I did not return the units but substituted Z-Stuff signals . Buy the way great work on your layout !
@@MrJhuber46 I would not recommend using variable track power for any signal system. I’d use a dedicated transformer with lower
Voltage and use a common ground. Just my suggestion to prevent any other signal systems from going toast.
@@JDStucks Thank you for the tip . By the way how did you eliminate the flickering ?