I strip NJ International signals down to the gate assembly and make the rest back up from scratch. New LEDs, back plates and hoods. New gates too, to include a new sign brackets.
@@MrChev95 So I am curious then and have to ask... the signal with the gate shown above where you have the fiture assemblies on the one gate directing toward outward on the T of the street, you essentially broke down two NJ International crossing gates (removed the bulb assembly) and soldered the assembly to another gate fixture? I ask because I called NJ International and they do not sell individual parts for gate crossings such as what you did above. Just checking because I'll probably go this route as well on my layout if you confirm that is how you did this. - Thx Henry
MrChev95...so I have been able to kitbash a bi-directional pair of NJ International gates to be flashers on one mast facing two directions with nano’s blinking. I too have an ITT sound module. I am hooking the end nano (the one that doesn’t flash) to the speaker output on the ITT sound board (I have also played with powering the nano off the sound board input power terminals). In either wiring combination once the gates complete the cycle when the train passes beyond the final HOLD position of the Servo Master infrared diode, the end nano light remains on, on both gates when in the upright position. I gather because of the capacitor on the sound board still having enough power to allow the nano to draw it. How did you get around that issue? I am using an ITT GL300 board. Thanks.
MrChev95, never mind to my question. I have figured it out. Not as clean as yours but the gate arms are tedious work and my eyes can’t focus too long on thin wiring when assembling. For me, the final product looks pretty darn good what I was able to kitbash together.
That is an insanely awesome scene......only artists can produce realism like this........may I ask what circuitry module you use for crossing detection, (IR, Photo optic), I also use NJ International. although mostly as they come standard and Logicrail / ITTP retail circuitry/sound products. Nice work.
Thank you for the nod. Yes, they are heavily modified NJ signals using a Logic Rail GCP with IRs and an ITT sound module. I do have issues though with false triggering when the garage door is open. Still trying to fine tune the sensors.
Hi again @@MrChev95, Just like to ask another question on your awesome set up. When wiring the micro lights on the modified gates, what do you use as the power source for the non flashing bulb on the tip of each gate during signal activation?
@@dodgem9012 Hi. I used th input on the ITT sound module. So when the bells stop, the end light turns off. I got the idea from Pelle Soeborg when he said he used the Tortoise contacts in an article I read. So I thought to use the contacts on the sound module, and it worked out.
Hi. Thank you. Probably not as I have more that are already done. I will be scratch building a set and may do a video on that. The adjustments on these is the most challenging part. Getting the gates to act like the real thing is hard. But I think they are cool too!
this is so so so so cool (im really mad cuz there out of stock and that makes me pissed to see you have the last one and the people are t o lazy to make more
Very nice and convincing. In my book, that can pass for southwestern Kansas, particularly on the old Rock Island to Tucumcari, NM. nevertheless, nice job. Keep it up. Kudos and cheers!
No. They are NJ International signals, but heavily modified. I basically strip the signals down to almost nothing, keeping the gate mechanism detail, base and bell only.
Fabulous installation! Love the signals for the side road and the lights on the gates.
This layout looks very realistic!!!
Mind if I ask where you got the light housings for those crossing signals? They look great. Thanks! -Josh
What I want to know too.
I strip NJ International signals down to the gate assembly and make the rest back up from scratch. New LEDs, back plates and hoods. New gates too, to include a new sign brackets.
@@MrChev95 So I am curious then and have to ask... the signal with the gate shown above where you have the fiture assemblies on the one gate directing toward outward on the T of the street, you essentially broke down two NJ International crossing gates (removed the bulb assembly) and soldered the assembly to another gate fixture? I ask because I called NJ International and they do not sell individual parts for gate crossings such as what you did above. Just checking because I'll probably go this route as well on my layout if you confirm that is how you did this. - Thx Henry
MrChev95...so I have been able to kitbash a bi-directional pair of NJ International gates to be flashers on one mast facing two directions with nano’s blinking. I too have an ITT sound module. I am hooking the end nano (the one that doesn’t flash) to the speaker output on the ITT sound board (I have also played with powering the nano off the sound board input power terminals). In either wiring combination once the gates complete the cycle when the train passes beyond the final HOLD position of the Servo Master infrared diode, the end nano light remains on, on both gates when in the upright position. I gather because of the capacitor on the sound board still having enough power to allow the nano to draw it. How did you get around that issue? I am using an ITT GL300 board. Thanks.
MrChev95, never mind to my question. I have figured it out. Not as clean as yours but the gate arms are tedious work and my eyes can’t focus too long on thin wiring when assembling. For me, the final product looks pretty darn good what I was able to kitbash together.
Tutorial please!!!!!
When i first saw the thumbnail, i thought it was real life
Wow. Realist
That is an insanely awesome scene......only artists can produce realism like this........may I ask
what circuitry module you use for crossing detection, (IR, Photo optic), I also use NJ International.
although mostly as they come standard and Logicrail / ITTP retail circuitry/sound products. Nice work.
Thank you for the nod. Yes, they are heavily modified NJ signals using a Logic Rail GCP with IRs and an ITT sound module. I do have issues though with false triggering when the garage door is open. Still trying to fine tune the sensors.
Hi again @@MrChev95, Just like to ask another question on your awesome set up. When wiring the micro lights on the modified gates, what do you use as the power source for the non flashing bulb on the tip of each gate during signal activation?
@@dodgem9012 Hi. I used th input on the ITT sound module. So when the bells stop, the end light turns off. I got the idea from Pelle Soeborg when he said he used the Tortoise contacts in an article I read. So I thought to use the contacts on the sound module, and it worked out.
@@MrChev95 Thanks for the reply , It looks fantastic
Any chance of providing a tutorial for these. This is still blowing me away; excellent job!
Hi. Thank you. Probably not as I have more that are already done. I will be scratch building a set and may do a video on that. The adjustments on these is the most challenging part. Getting the gates to act like the real thing is hard. But I think they are cool too!
@@MrChev95 Excellent! A BUNCH of us would love if you did a vid on the building. Most realistic crossing signals we have ever seen!
this is so so so so cool (im really mad cuz there out of stock and that makes me pissed to see you have the last one and the people are t o lazy to make more
Very nice and convincing. In my book, that can pass for southwestern Kansas, particularly on the old Rock Island to Tucumcari, NM. nevertheless, nice job. Keep it up. Kudos and cheers!
Where did you get the railroad crossing signal?
Do you do commissions for modelers like me?
When are you going to Upload more?
Did you go to my Instagram?
No can you send link?
Are those custom signals?
No. They are NJ International signals, but heavily modified. I basically strip the signals down to almost nothing, keeping the gate mechanism detail, base and bell only.
@@MrChev95 Cool. I'm going to get some for my light rail route now. Thanks for the upload
I suggest adding graffiti to the cars.