Mr. B, please see the thread (below) by Daylight 4449, concerning "block signalling". There is a question regarding copyright by KALMBACH that needs your attention (and a reply, please)!
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                                                                                    Ernie

 ;DIn a local "junk store", I found a set of track lights, bulbs and all , that were on sale for 1/2 of their original asking price of $20! They are perfect for my train room!
Across the depth of the room, I put up a 2x4, and suspended these lights from it. The lights came with a cord attachment that I stapled to the 2x4 and ran down the wall to the outlet. I also had a "switched receptacle" (a plug that has a switch controlling it) so that I could put the switch at the entrance of the room!                 
It all worked out so well! You'll never believe what kind of (USEFULL) bargains that you can find at a "junk store"!!
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Well, actually, I guess I don't clean all that stuff, but I probably have a lot more fun than you do! Besides, I couldn't afford that much smoke fluid!!
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                                                                                          Ernie

???To some, trains must look, act, and react exactly as the prototype; to others, it's just a matter of fun.   :oTo some, it is a bother and a worry to have smoke fluid residue all over everything; to others, it just adds to the fun. Personnally, I'm into the "fun" part. Who cares if it's not quite to scale? Who cares if such would never be seen in "real" life? Who cares if there's smoke fluid residue all over everything? [/color]Mr. B, can I quote you? "HAVE FUN!!"                                                                                 THANX!!
                                                                                                     Ernie

  GREETINGS!! Okay, Daylight, I found the book! It's "PRACTICAL ELECTRONIC PROJECTS FOR MODEL RAILROADERS" by Peter J. Thorne; copyrighted 1974, fifth printing 1979-KALMBACH BOOKS. Only with Mr. B's permission can I (try to) put a copy of this circuit on this forum, but if I can get that permission, I will be glad to do so!               
The book tells all about safety, and tools, diodes and transistors, and the best way to do things, as well as providing plans for several circuit ideas, including block circuits and train lighting and diesel horns!
Mr. B, is this book still available? Can I do the copy for Daylight?
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                                                                                    Ernie

Quote from: lmackattack on December 09, 2008, 11:49:44 PM
Logic rail sells a block controler that works very well. They use photo cells to detect a train and have automatic "signal reset" if a train enters and leaves at the same end of a block. you can use 2 color or 3 color signals,adjust the sensitivity, and delay time for signals to operate.

they also have a crossing gate that operates the same way with photo cells

trent




:DTrent, do you have any idea of the cost of this item?
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 >:(G-R-R-R!!   Just recently, I had found an old book that I've had for years, and it had several circuits for model railroads! I think one of them was a BLOCK CIRCUIT!! But, do you think I can find it now??
Hopefully, I'll find it, and get back to you!!
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                                                                                  Ernie

         SURE!!      BACHMANN can fix ANYTHING!!
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                                                                                   Ernie
                                                 

 :DGREETINGS!! Once upon a time, I tried putting some used motor oil in a smoke machine for a burning building! ... didn't work!! LOL!! 
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                                                                                            Ernie

 ::)I f nothing else, just write "REFUSED" on the package when it arrives!!
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                                                                                            Ernie

OOOOOOOOOOOOPS!! Somewhere, I read something that said that he lives south of I-40; I-40 only runs through North Carolina, doesn't it?? 
SAT!!                                                                               THANX!!
                                                                                      Ernie

Please tell me why it couldn't be paint!!
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                                                                             Ernie

YAMPA BOB, from previous posts, I think you live close to me, so the next time that you have reason to go toward Asheville, might I extend an invitation to come over for a visit (to Hendersonville)?
    (Upon acceptance of said invitation, I will gladly give directions!)
    BTW, I've got to work in the morning (Sunday), but I should be at home in the afternoon!)
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                                                                                       Ernie

All was going well with my inventery list, until I listed the F9 (which was identified by one in a BACHMANN-unopened- box.)! It has what looks like a turbine set alone, then three smaller turbines and a screen. Well, I had about 12 such engines that I began listing as F9; then, I realized that these engines have FOUR turbines, the same size as the one by itself, but no screen!(I still haven't identified that engine!)
I just quit trying to proceeed with my inventory!
                                                                                       THANX!!
                                                                                          Ernie