After the painting and the wiring has been done, I can finally say that the train signal works. What a few Lemax crossing lights, a 3 Euro relay, two lights, wires, a bit of brass and paint can do.
Now all that still needs to be done is add a bell and cover the electrics with a small shed or house.
Lionel lines trains are fun to play with. They are nice to hold in your hands and run them over the tracks. Personally, I get most satisfaction from restoring pre-war cars and engines that I obtain as overpainted, rusted wrecks and like to turn them into shining gems. This blogsite tells you about my evening hours.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Train signal and new cars
Two new cars have joined us. Two 2-rail Weaver cars to be more precise. A B&O #302522 50' bulkhead flat car from 1996 and a Reading #U3806 3-bay offset coal car from 1998.
So, these will have to be converted to 3-rail first, since these small flanges wheels do not track on hi-rails. This is than an excellent moment to make it diecast sprung trucks. Simultaneously, I practised my soldering skills a bit and made a train signal. Kind of fantasy signal, since only two lights is not very common, but I suits the needs of the layout and to make a signal in front of the crossing.