Just curious if anyone has ever tried wiring grade crossing signals for manual on/off control, such as with a push-button or a toggle switch on the fascia. I’ve got a crossing on my switching layout where cars will be left in close proximity to the road (right on the edge of the pavement) and I don’t want the signals to run continuously, so I don’t think traditional sensors would work. In addition the signals protect four tracks and I’d rather not have to buy and wire four sets of sensors.
If it matters I plan to use either NJ International #1095’s or Walthers Post-60s Cantilevers.
Thanks,
Andy
The grade crossing pro utilizes 4 sensors…one on crossing approach, one just before the crossing, one just after the crossing and the fourth one as the other approach. If a train approaches the crossing and activates sensor one, the crossing sequence starts. If the train fails to activate sensor 2 after a determined amount of time, the crossing sequence stops. What you can do is use a manual button for the approach sensor and then leave the 2 sensors by the crossing as automatic. David B.
I used a latching push button, that lights up when it’s activated, to control the crossing flashers at Buck Creek on the Operations Road Show layout. It’s Radio Shack part #275-012.