Signals #1 Basic wiring 3 aspect (no junctions)

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4 aspect and junction signals require, in the words of my mate Brian, wires with blobs on!! And therefore fall outside the scope of this episode. Next time.......

[@eXtremeFX2010]

Absolutely EXCELLENT VIDEO and a slower pace of how to in great detail. THANK YOU! Going to check out your other examples.

[@williamlegg6542]

Looking forward to seeing a video about junctions and passing sidings. I enjoyed this.

[@BoBandits]

Yes. Still hoping?

[@josephcosta5161]

Great 👍 video... I wanted to go this way and alot cheaper. It's nice to get sensors and auto matick but it's very expensive and alot to do. Very easy, thank you, 👍 ,joe

[@barryuk676]

I've just found your channel and like it so I'll subscribe and keep watching, I have to say I like your style keep it up and thanks for producing entertaining content for us discerning couch potatoes.

[@Wallsrail]

Thanks 😊

[@nigelnicholson7439]

Thank you. I really enjoy your style of video.

[@warrenlodge6953]

Many thanks for a simple explanation on how to wire colour light signals,

[@Wallsrail]

You're welcome 👍

[@paulhargreaves1497]

Excellent stuff Ian! Part of me like the IR sensor automation idea, but part of me likes throwing a manual switch......decisions decisions! Looking forward to the next video.

[@Wallsrail]

It would be far easier going down the computer route, but that's not what I enjoy doing 👍

[@paulhargreaves1497]

@@Wallsrail I'm looking at Arduino controlled points (using a switch) which is a nice balance of automation and manual 😎

[@johnbutler8388]

Nice video sir thank you I like the simplicity I like the simplicity of your drawing thank you

[@citizenmilitia1]

UK is always common Cathode for LED wiring, I think we're the exception though. I thought that this was a great video and daisy chaining your signals like this is genius. But the "normal" position should be green

[@37116comet]

Exactly how I've wired my signals. Cheap and simple

[@Wallsrail]

Great minds..... 👍👍👍

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for your detail video as great watching

[@Wallsrail]

You're welcome ☺

[@SouthDown]

This is amazing. I will probably need to watch this several more times to untangle the spaghetti in my head, but very impressive.

[@Wallsrail]

Start off simply with a two aspect to get your head in gear. You'll know when you've "got it". Then go for 3 aspects 👍👍

[@Ausmerica]

A nice simple basic method, for me it's a great review as the brain hasn't been functioning to well.

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

I would say for a safe wiring guide is to *always* make the supply wire + common on all switches not the - wire that goes back to the Power Supply! This will ensure safe practice even with high voltage such as 240VAC! Even though the voltage may range from 12VDC to 36VAC, safety first!

[@shauninkpen47]

Thank you that’s so helpful

[@Wallsrail]

No problem! 👍

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

Easy to automate by replacing the DPDT switches with DPDT latching relays, and use reed switches next to the signals.

[@Wallsrail]

Yes, another option. 👍

[@muir8009]

Thanks so much for taking the time to create this excellent tutorial. Most helpful I've seen I'm just a little confused over one aspect: your wonderfully informative diagram has 3 signals, but ends up with 4 DPDT switches, but your demo model has 4 signals with 4 DPDT switches. I'm just not quite getting how that last switch / light combo works. I'm going to be in way over my head for the junction signals!

[@Wallsrail]

Termials on the last switch are left free, for the theoretical next signal/switch in the sequence. Strictly speaking, not necessary, but thought I'd keep them all the same. Thanks

[@scotabot7826]

When you drew the diagram and you showed the red and green tied together marked negative, what did those 2 wires conect to? Did they not go to the block the other wires went to? Thanks a lot!

[@robertbage5052]

Love that. Thanks.

[@avt-CNC]

You can assemble WS2811S SOP8 and arduino in just three wires on such microcircuits can be controlled by hundreds of traffic lights and organize logic. You can connect other things to the place of light diodes.

[@AlexanderFarley]

Excellent

[@flybobbie1449]

A simple automation on my set up is use a light sensor module. Put light sensor ahead of the lamp between rails, so that they are red, change green as train passes, then back to red. Then just wire in a lock out for another track at points.

[@daviddeadman8702]

Great video thank you and so simple to wire up. Where can I download the PDF file please? Looking forward to seeing you wire up 4 aspect colour light signals.

[@Wallsrail]

PDF link is in the description If not I'll email it over Thanks

[@michaelmorgan7893]

I wonder how well this principle will work with outdoor model signals for live steam scale railroading.

[@andrewparkes5593]

Hi, ive got a dc layout which im starting. From my gaugemaster d controller can i power the signals and the track through a choc (terminal) block or will they all require a seperate power feed? Thanks Andrew

[@bachmannobsessed2234]

Impressive

[@Andy-SharlstonEastgate]

Fantastic video, just found the channel !! Nice one, I like your style of video making, clear & steady away, well explained, Reminds me a bit of Johns Amazing Trains channel 😀 👍 Thumbs up and a sub from me, all the best......Andy

[@chriswisbey5388]

Thanks for the video of the wiring two colour signals. Mty question is "what soldering iron and solder do you use? I have a great problem getting irons to work properly.

[@Wallsrail]

Try to avoid the cheap irons. Antex are very good and affordable! The CS18 is ideal for electronics. The XS25 is a good all round iron for light work, like fold up etches. Most important is the solder you use!! 60/40 tin/lead

[@Wallsrail]

www.antex.co.uk/products/precision-range-soldering-irons/

[@Wallsrail]

www.rapidonline.com/r-tech-856861-solder-wire-60-40-22swg-0-7mm-500g-reel-85-6861

[@Wummyock]

When are you doing the junction signal wiring video?

[@TheDaf95xf]

Unbelievable as I’ve draw out my signal wiring like that so many times 🤣

[@Wallsrail]

Its a bit kids with crayons, but makes it easier to understand!! 👍

[@russcole5685]

Waiting on the second video on signals. When are you going to do the junction section

[@Wallsrail]

Soon as back in the garage now that the weather is warming up ☀️

[@davidkerr2700]

Could u send me how u wired ur lights up with ur toggle switch. I have try every but all I get is the red light then the off and on switch turns it off

[@Wallsrail]

Yes email me Address should be on here somewhere or via my Facebook page

[@paulhiggins1210]

Couldn't see the signals very well they're a little distant 😁 sorry bad joke great video 👍

[@gs425]

That bad humour is a little close to home :-)

[@paulhiggins1210]

I hope i don't have to "repeat "it 😁

[@geraldstokes5661]

I think u need a new solder iron , one made for electronics

[@andrzejkomorowski6588]

A nie prościej zrobić to na przekaznikach i będzie automat . To strasznie porąbane, ale nie znam ich E 1.

[@firetvhd5388]

There is no resistor shown in the diagram. Can I used 15 Volte DC use here.

[@Wallsrail]

Correct. I didn't put it in as that's something that needs to be addressed by your own system. Was trying to make it more generic (even though I didn't say so). Depending on which system you use? Whether that's 12v DC LED's or grain of wheat bulbs. then there are LED's with built in resistors. Therefore felt it would over complicate what I was trying to convey Thanks

[@railwaymechanicalengineer4587]

THE LACK OF COMPREHENSION OF SIGNALLING !!! NO Commercial manufacturer makes ANY electrical (or mechanical) signal control system that actually copies real life British Railway practice. Indeed even the signals commercially available are only a small limited selection of the most common types !!! For the simple reason British signalling whether Semaphore or Colour light is a GEOGRAPHICAL signalling method. So any pointwork/junctions etc, have to have signals to suit that geographical track layout !!! Hence the wiring of such signals has to interface with other signals & points if it is to function realistically. And without "Track circuits" or the Mechanical alternative it's also impossible to get mainline signalling to work realistically even along plain line !!! Something few British modellers today seem to understand. So first you actually have to research all the complex rules covering the complexities of British Signalling. And probably its History as well, as many rules have changed down the decades. Then you need to familiarise yourself with the subtleties of DC wiring. And it can be done with nothing more complex than 12v DC Relays, & a few resistors and diodes. COLOUR LIGHT SIGNALS These are normally at GREEN until a train passes each signal & trips it to red AUTOMATICALLY via track circuits !!! The signal will also change automatically to Yellow once a train has FULLY passed the next signal ahead. Because colour light signals on plain line are "Automatic". Junction signals are "Controlled" (so remain at red after a train passes, & require the signalman to release them when setting up the route for the next train). There are also "SEMI-AUTOMATIC signals, usually only found protecting pointwork to a siding or junction that's rarely used. In this case the signal is normally in "Automatic mode" until the signalman switches it to "controlled" mode before the approach of a train that will need to access the siding/or secondary route. Junction signals with "Feathers" present a whole new mine field as the signals have to be "interlocked" with whatever pointwork relates to the signal options. It then gets more complicated when "subsiduaries" such as "Calling on" signals allowing a train to pass the main signal at Red are added. Shunting signals are of course another minor issue as they are NOT allowed to be facing the direction of travel on a "Running line" because Loaded Passenger trains are strictly forbidden from accepting ANY shunting signal. Hence most crossovers on running lines have to be in the "Trailing" direction, not "Facing " direction, so the shunting signals can only be seen when you are awaiting to REVERSE over a crossover !!!!

[@frankvisarius]

Viel zu Lang abisoliert. Weniger ist mehr

[@philippowis3169]

The wiring diagram for the 3 signals has 2 picture adverts on them covering some main parts of the diagram - how stupid is that

[@C2Vues-BricoTrain]

Translated with Google: Hello Wallsrail, I posted a comment for you several months ago, but apparently it disappeared and you didn't see it. I really liked the way you presented this video. Today I am writing to thank you because your video inspired me to in turn create one with bistable relay boards. It will be posted on my channel from Friday, July 14 at 00:00. It is called: "Ready for the BAL? If YES, then you are on the right track to watch it". I used the word BAL (Bloc Automatique Lumineux in French), which can represent other things at first glance, such as the ball to go dancing, or the city of Basel in Switzerland, etc. All the best. Looking forward to reading from you soon. Cordially. Fernando (France) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonjour Wallsrail, Je vous avais mis un commentaire, il y a plusieurs mois, mais apparemment il a disparu et vous ne l'avez pas vu. J'avais beaucoup aimé la façon dont vous aviez présenté cette vidéo. Aujourd'hui, je vous écris pour vous remercier car votre vidéo m'a inspiré pour à mon tour en créer une avec des platines de relais bistables. Elle sera mise en ligne sur ma chaîne à partir du vendredi 14 Juillet à 00h00. Elle se nomme : "Prêt(e) pour le BAL ? Si OUI, Alors vous êtes sur la bonne voie pour la regarder". J'ai utilisé le mot BAL (Bloc Automatique Lumineux en français), qui peut représenter d'autres choses au premier abords, comme le bal pour aller danser, ou bien la ville de Bâle en Suisse, etc.. Bonne continuation à vous. Au plaisir de vous lire prochainement. Cordialement. Fernando (France)

[@Wallsrail]

I will watch it when it comes out. Thank you

[@C2Vues-BricoTrain]

@@Wallsrail Hello Wallsrail, Thanks for your response. It's very nice of you to want to watch my latest video when it comes out, and I wanted to tell you that it was mainly thanks to your diagram with the bipolar switches that the inspiration came to me to make this video. I hope people who watch it enjoy it. Otherwise, for information, I do all these animations on a spreadsheet (Excel, not to mention it), frame by frame. There are surely other means and software to do it, but I do with the means at hand. Admittedly, it may take longer, but at least I have the satisfaction of a job well done (at least, I hope so...). Thank you again for the videos you share on your channel and which I also watch. Good luck to you, and looking forward to following you on KZbin. Sincerely. Fernando (France)

[@C2Vues-BricoTrain]

@@Wallsrail Hello Wallsrail, The video has been uploaded, you can come and see it and I hope you like it... Cordially. Fernando (France)