Today I learned that my local model retailer does already follow your channel. I just started to watch the video when he phoned me up and asked if I have already seen that new video on Peco's TT semaphore kits and if I would pre order a bunch of these. I did (even before finishing to watch the video) and ordered some Viessmann semaphore signal drive units (these are pneumatic-magnetic which results in slow-motion operation and they come with a pre-fitted hard wire) and some Bemo point motors for trying to get these semaphores into fully remote-controlled working order. As always, great video! Many Thanks!
That wins comment of the year! I had no idea that retailers were watching - quietly chuffed with that (no pun intended!). Let me know how you get on with the Viessmann units - that sounds like a very good system and matchup. PS, if you haven't already - a sub will get you entered into the prize giveaway
@@madhatter61 All the needed parts are on order. I've also decided to give a Peco-SL10 a try, as the Viessmann signal drive units are a bit pricey at 40-45€.
I have not seen your U tube before. It is good to see more TT120 U Tubers coming on line as it shows the popularity of this gauge is increasing. People like you definitely help to spread the awareness and popularity which can only have a positive effect on the hobby. So well done!
Lovely looking signals i will definitely use them on my layout when i get to that stage. I’m only just finishing the track and power next step will be points and signals 👍
Many thanks! I do think that whilst yes Hornby have much of the heavy lifting, the project would be much the poorer without Peco. Peco's quality lends credibility to the whole scale.
Its crazy how detailed these signals are in TT scale. Peco doing good things so far, though I am still waiting on them to release a sprung TT120 double slip!
The detail is impressive, especially for this scale. More tack options would always be welcome. All comments from subscribers will be entered into the prize giveaway.
Yes fiddly, but by no means too fiddly. If you have a decent set of hands-free magnifiers/visor it would be even easier - which I need to get myself sometime before I try any more actual modelling!! Thanks again.
Well Greg for a self confessed non-expert model builder you have certainly done a fine job on what appear to be super representations, another fine example of the quality that Peco bring to our hobby.
Very kind - but there may be a reason I didn't include too many close ups...!! Thanks for watching. All comments from subscribers will be entered into the prize giveaway.
Very true. Peco here have encouraged me for one to actually do some modelling. It can only be. good thing. All comments from subscribers will be entered into the prize giveaway.
Definitely! And more to come from the sounds of it - but Peco operate on their own timescale. They won't be rushed. But then it's amazing what they prove can be done with UK production. All comments from subscribers will be entered into the prize giveaway.
Nice review Greg. My model making skills would need some fine tuning but the kit does provide me with a level of motivation. Perhaps a fine wire and servo motor would work to automate the single signal. Enjoy your videos thanks for sharing 👍
Truly minute! But well moulded and nicely presented. Can't blame them for making things 120 times smaller I suppose... 🤷🏻 All comments from subscribers will be entered into the prize giveaway.
Thanks Steven - as you know time is a precious commodity - but they are lovely little kits. Do remember: All comments from subscribers will be entered into the prize giveaway.
Excellent kits by the look of them. Static will be as much as I can manage, but some will be able to get them to work, and maybe even get the lamps working?
@@mactrains Been new to modelling I keep thinking do I buy ready made or have a go. after watching this video I want to have a go at the Signals and buildings from peco.
Great - definitely worth experimenting. If you have better eyesight than me that would also help! All comments from subscribers will be entered into the prize giveaway.
These look very nice and clean kits for sure Be interesting to see them as working models Wonder if it is possible to even add a little SMD to give some light I think it is possible could be a fun modification
That would be cool! Above my pay grade though I suspect. I have no doubt plenty of skilled modellers will make great use of them once they get hold of them. Thanks for watching and commenting.
A good review, and well spoken as you knew what you wanted to say. A minor point for painting the ladder is it should be white at the bottom in line with the black, then, black all the way up against the white posts. I assume Peco put 4 arms on a sprue as the bracket could have one of each, or, two of the same so gives you the choice and to save a new sprue made it was easier to send a set of 4 armsmin every pack. Regarding making the outer bracket work there is the correct way with cranks on every corner but usually modellers will use the old Dublo method of one wire bent across the board which goes up and down. Triang also did this. Excellent anyway.
Ah, I didn't know that - I assume thats to provide contrast with the signal post itself? Re the cranks - yes I have seen that done, but confess it would certainly tax my abilities I think. Thanks for watching and commenting Garry - always enlightening. Do remember if you're subscribed, you have the chance to win a set for yourself, when (if) the subs tick over to 800.
@mactrains yes it is for contrast. Making cranks and fitting them is for masochists and I would opt for the easier option. Although these are really neat items I will not be getting any as I will stay with my 3mm ones from Triang and Gem which are die-cast or moulded plastic in the case of the gantry. At the moment I have very few signals on as they tend to get in the way of most photos. The Peco ones would not last 5 minutes in my careless hands
Glad it was helpful, you are most welcome. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Do remember: all comments from subscribers will be entered into the prize giveaway.
Those are much better than I expected. I’ve got some OO kits and they were so fiddly to make. Nice compromise between buildable but not too tricky. One criticism. How much would it have cost to include a piece of wire? I still think I’ll wait for the Hornby ones
Thanks Damian - I did genuinely like them - trying to remove any bias of free gift syndrome - I still think they were properly good. The "pin-as-spindle" is perhaps not the most robust solution for longer term use, and I suspect they didn't want folk making them too operable unless they were really quite expert. All comments from subscribers will be entered into the prize giveaway.
Ah, Caught! I did intend originally to show the build, and recorded it all - but on review I thought it was a bit tedious to watch and made the video too long, even if I sped it up, so the footage ended up on the cutting room floor, as I think they say in Hollywood!!
Yes, I think that will be an interesting comparison. But Hornby's ones are not due for some months yet if I remember correctly. I suspect Hornby will have to sacrifice a little of the fine scale in order to make them operable out of the box. Thanks for watching.
I think that Peco have historically focussed on western region things, presumably in the expectation that GWR will come along sooner or later. It means they have a distinction too from the Hornby ones when they come out. Thanks for watching and commenting.
What do you mean 'by hand'? They likely would not have had motors powering them but would have been operated by levers in a frame, connected to rodding. As far as I know!
These signals do seem to be a massive upgrade from the ratio kits (also under the Peco brand) for OO. Please don't enter me into the draw as I don't model in TT, best given to someone who will use them.
Yes, I'd agree with that - they are obviously using much more modern methods compared to the older tooled OO versions - not that they are bad overall, but you can tell this is newly designed. Appreciate the comment re OO and the giveaway. I will keep that in mind. Still love OO myself!
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Today I learned that my local model retailer does already follow your channel. I just started to watch the video when he phoned me up and asked if I have already seen that new video on Peco's TT semaphore kits and if I would pre order a bunch of these. I did (even before finishing to watch the video) and ordered some Viessmann semaphore signal drive units (these are pneumatic-magnetic which results in slow-motion operation and they come with a pre-fitted hard wire) and some Bemo point motors for trying to get these semaphores into fully remote-controlled working order. As always, great video! Many Thanks!
That wins comment of the year! I had no idea that retailers were watching - quietly chuffed with that (no pun intended!). Let me know how you get on with the Viessmann units - that sounds like a very good system and matchup.
PS, if you haven't already - a sub will get you entered into the prize giveaway
@@mactrains I've already subscribed some months ago. Great content! I can (and do) recommend!
It would be interesting to see someone showing how to get these working
I'd be surprised if a few how-to videos don't emerge over the next few weeks/months. Thanks for watching!
@@madhatter61 All the needed parts are on order. I've also decided to give a Peco-SL10 a try, as the Viessmann signal drive units are a bit pricey at 40-45€.
I have not seen your U tube before. It is good to see more TT120 U Tubers coming on line as it shows the popularity of this gauge is increasing. People like you definitely help to spread the awareness and popularity which can only have a positive effect on the hobby. So well done!
Welcome aboard John - always great to have new voices join in the comments. Much appreciated
Thanks Greg. This little job has potential to grow... and grow! Thanks for your effort on this 😊
So nice of you, thanks for commenting
Lovely looking signals i will definitely use them on my layout when i get to that stage. I’m only just finishing the track and power next step will be points and signals 👍
Sounds great! Getting the track down is a fab feeling. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Greg, it will be fascinating to compare these with the Hornby ones. I might go for one of each.
You and me both! I have some Hornby ones on pre-order so that will allow a proper contrast.
Another good review, Greg. And nice to see Peco's continued support of TT:120
Many thanks! I do think that whilst yes Hornby have much of the heavy lifting, the project would be much the poorer without Peco. Peco's quality lends credibility to the whole scale.
Thanks for your TT:120 content, please keep them coming 👍
You're very welcome - I am happy to!
Its crazy how detailed these signals are in TT scale. Peco doing good things so far, though I am still waiting on them to release a sprung TT120 double slip!
The detail is impressive, especially for this scale. More tack options would always be welcome. All comments from subscribers will be entered into the prize giveaway.
These look very nice good review
Thank you 🤗 Appreciate you taking time to comment too.
I was a little hesitant when I heard they were a kit too, but watching this it looks like it's a fiddly but not impossible job, thanks!
Yes fiddly, but by no means too fiddly. If you have a decent set of hands-free magnifiers/visor it would be even easier - which I need to get myself sometime before I try any more actual modelling!! Thanks again.
Well Greg for a self confessed non-expert model builder you have certainly done a fine job on what appear to be super representations, another fine example of the quality that Peco bring to our hobby.
Very kind - but there may be a reason I didn't include too many close ups...!! Thanks for watching.
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Good informative stuff … 10/10
Glad you think so, very kind Mike. Keep up with your own stuff too. I always keep an eye on it!
Very interesting, something for me to do during the autumnal months… Peco have done a great job on these…
I think so too Myles. Thanks for watching - if you haven't already - a sub will get you entered into the prize giveaway
Great review, they will be fiddly to do but does as you say give those who wish to assemble models the chance to do so. Well done Greg.
Very true. Peco here have encouraged me for one to actually do some modelling. It can only be. good thing.
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Good to see more products coming on board. 😀
Definitely! And more to come from the sounds of it - but Peco operate on their own timescale. They won't be rushed. But then it's amazing what they prove can be done with UK production.
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Nice review Greg. My model making skills would need some fine tuning but the kit does provide me with a level of motivation. Perhaps a fine wire and servo motor would work to automate the single signal. Enjoy your videos thanks for sharing 👍
Excellent plan - let me know if it works for you. Thanks for commenting too.
they look great, with the extra parts we could also use for scratch building. Can also see possibilities of making them work Thanks for the video.
That's a great idea! "Waste not want not" and all that.
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Hi Greg. Not a bad effort at all. I think I might struggle to to add the wire and make the signal operable.
Hi Paul - very kind of you. From any kind of distance I am happy with my efforts. Any flaws are my own fat fingers to blame, not the model...!
I think you’re being too easy on your subscribers. Target should be 1000! No less!!!
(You deserve it for your efforts) 😊
Ah. Maybe I have a plan for a super-duper giveaway for 1000 subs... or maybe I'm just winging it, making it up as I go along 😆
@@mactrains 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
They look like an amazing kit! Thanks for a stellar review!
Very kind indeed - thanks for watching and commenting. All comments from subscribers will be entered into the prize giveaway.
Another great video, would like for my layout they would look great
Thanks Matt - very kind of you to say so - you will certainly be included amongst those eligible.
Omg everything is so tiny 😯But that is expected at this scale :-) Thanks for review, looks great
Truly minute! But well moulded and nicely presented. Can't blame them for making things 120 times smaller I suppose... 🤷🏻
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Nice review
Thanks Andrew - hopefully the models do well and Peco keep producing more TT120 stuff for us to enjoy...
Looking forward to seeing finished
Thanks Steven - as you know time is a precious commodity - but they are lovely little kits.
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Excellent kits by the look of them. Static will be as much as I can manage, but some will be able to get them to work, and maybe even get the lamps working?
Thanks for watching and commenting Martyn. Working lamps would be crazy skills- well beyond my abilities, but I'm sure some will manage.
Thanks for the review Greg I think they look great 👍
They are! Must say I started out more sceptical, but ended up very impressed.
@@mactrains Been new to modelling I keep thinking do I buy ready made or have a go. after watching this video I want to have a go at the Signals and buildings from peco.
Great - definitely worth experimenting. If you have better eyesight than me that would also help!
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These look very nice and clean kits for sure
Be interesting to see them as working models
Wonder if it is possible to even add a little SMD to give some light
I think it is possible could be a fun modification
That would be cool! Above my pay grade though I suspect. I have no doubt plenty of skilled modellers will make great use of them once they get hold of them. Thanks for watching and commenting.
A good review, and well spoken as you knew what you wanted to say.
A minor point for painting the ladder is it should be white at the bottom in line with the black, then, black all the way up against the white posts.
I assume Peco put 4 arms on a sprue as the bracket could have one of each, or, two of the same so gives you the choice and to save a new sprue made it was easier to send a set of 4 armsmin every pack.
Regarding making the outer bracket work there is the correct way with cranks on every corner but usually modellers will use the old Dublo method of one wire bent across the board which goes up and down. Triang also did this.
Excellent anyway.
Ah, I didn't know that - I assume thats to provide contrast with the signal post itself? Re the cranks - yes I have seen that done, but confess it would certainly tax my abilities I think. Thanks for watching and commenting Garry - always enlightening.
Do remember if you're subscribed, you have the chance to win a set for yourself, when (if) the subs tick over to 800.
@mactrains yes it is for contrast.
Making cranks and fitting them is for masochists and I would opt for the easier option.
Although these are really neat items I will not be getting any as I will stay with my 3mm ones from Triang and Gem which are die-cast or moulded plastic in the case of the gantry. At the moment I have very few signals on as they tend to get in the way of most photos. The Peco ones would not last 5 minutes in my careless hands
I see I'm not the only one burning the midnight oil! I think fitting them at OO would be possible, but at TT it's just impractical - at least for me.
@mactrains I very rarely go to sleep before midnight Greg. The later hours are usually my best modelling times.
Great review, thanks.
Glad it was helpful, you are most welcome. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
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Great stuff!
Glad you think so! Appreciate you watching
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Those are much better than I expected. I’ve got some OO kits and they were so fiddly to make. Nice compromise between buildable but not too tricky. One criticism. How much would it have cost to include a piece of wire? I still think I’ll wait for the Hornby ones
Thanks Damian - I did genuinely like them - trying to remove any bias of free gift syndrome - I still think they were properly good. The "pin-as-spindle" is perhaps not the most robust solution for longer term use, and I suspect they didn't want folk making them too operable unless they were really quite expert.
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Good review, did you not want to show the build 😂
Ah, Caught! I did intend originally to show the build, and recorded it all - but on review I thought it was a bit tedious to watch and made the video too long, even if I sped it up, so the footage ended up on the cutting room floor, as I think they say in Hollywood!!
@@mactrains you need Peachys speed up technique 😝
Shhh, don't tell him...
These look fiddly, but that's the price of this scale i suppose. It will be interesting to see them compared to Hornby's offering
Yes, I think that will be an interesting comparison. But Hornby's ones are not due for some months yet if I remember correctly. I suspect Hornby will have to sacrifice a little of the fine scale in order to make them operable out of the box. Thanks for watching.
Strange they choose GWR signals given that Hornby's TT has focused on LNER and with a bit of LMS.
I think that Peco have historically focussed on western region things, presumably in the expectation that GWR will come along sooner or later. It means they have a distinction too from the Hornby ones when they come out. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Operate with the curtain wire method you showed on one of your videos
Yes, that would work too underneath the baseboard. Sometimes the simple things are the best.
So these signals were operated by hand in real life ?
What do you mean 'by hand'? They likely would not have had motors powering them but would have been operated by levers in a frame, connected to rodding. As far as I know!
@@mactrains ah, ok, tnx
These signals do seem to be a massive upgrade from the ratio kits (also under the Peco brand) for OO. Please don't enter me into the draw as I don't model in TT, best given to someone who will use them.
Yes, I'd agree with that - they are obviously using much more modern methods compared to the older tooled OO versions - not that they are bad overall, but you can tell this is newly designed. Appreciate the comment re OO and the giveaway. I will keep that in mind. Still love OO myself!