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Model Railroading > Block signal helpDate: 07/17/11 07:12 Block signal help Author: JLWII2000 The other day at a train show I purchased BLMA's modern single pole dual head block signal. I don't have a clue where to install it. I've got a 28 ft long by 6 foot wide rectangular layout composed of modules with a double main line that goes around the layout and a 6 row stub end yard of the inner line. Any suggestions on where to install it or basically can it go anywhere?
Thanks, James Date: 07/17/11 07:42 Re: Block signal help Author: 1stcajon Usually signals are placed before switches as they are used to tell the engineer what to expect at switches. Some times they are placed between switches if there's a long distance between them. Those are called intermediates. There's a variety of of signals out there. so do some reading. Here's a couple to start with:
http://www.railroadsignals.us/basics/basics1.htm http://www.railroadsignals.us/indexa.htm If you can use Google you'll find alot more. Date: 07/17/11 15:10 Re: Block signal help Author: funnelfan Generally you find block signals at Junctions and siding switches. Dual head signals are used with facing point switches to inform the engineer which direction he will go. A green over red will put him down the mainline while a red over green will put in the siding.
Ted Curphey Ontario, OR  Date: 07/17/11 17:02 Re: Block signal help Author: Out_Of_Service anywhere you want ... it's your railroad ... first rule in model rasilroading ... there are rules
Date: 07/17/11 21:23 Re: Block signal help Author: TaylorUPBNSF Well Ive seen your videos on youtube, and I would recommend installing a pair of them on each end of the double crossover you have. Although if you only want to install one of these dual head signals, I would recommend placing it on the main guarding the switch that is for movements between the main track and your 6 track yard.
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