HO N O & Large Scale Signals and Systems
"Making Your Rairoad Real"
Questions or comments contact: jfleslie@peoplepc.com What's New NEW LDSD New LDSD in Relay Cabinet The LDSD is a detector/signal driver providing detection and signal driving for bicolor LED type searchlight or color light signals with either a STAND ALONE (Yellow automatic but not real-time indications or INTERLOCKED with real-time indications) both being jumper selectable on the relay board. This unit has the following specifications: Specifications: · 12 - 18 volt DC operation (unregulated) · 100ma power draw per board · uses infrared state-of-the-art detection device · Drives bicolor LEDS ( three wire-common ground type)* · Is capable of three color aspects: green, amber, and red · Bi-directional providing signal control for both directions of travel · Two detectors one for each end of the block. · Compatible with any train control operating system. Can be used with DC, DCC, battery, or live steam. · For indoor or out door use *not designed for use with bicolor two wire LEDS
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New Large Scale Color Light Signals in (1:32) & (1:26) Scales
(08-25-08
We are now offering Color light signals in (1:32) & (1:26) scales. In addition we have a new (1:26) Sun Bonnet Color Light signal and a (1:26) Green/Red Dwarf signal. See the Products Page for details.
New Large Scale Signals (1:26) (08-01-08)
There is a growing demand for larger garden railway signals. We currently offer large scale signals in1:32 scale. To meet the demand will will be producing searchligh and color light signals in 1:26 Scale. Why 1:26. It is a compromise between the largest-1:24 and 1:32 scales. The 1:26 scale is large enough to be used with all equipment larger than 1:32 scale.
Signal sizes: Searchlight single Target: (8 /12" height), double Target: (10" height). Color light signals will be the same dimensions. The crossing signal now being offered is in 1:26 scale but is small enough to be used in the 1:32 scale as well.
New Large Scale Crossing Signals (08-01-08)
New DSDIF (Detector/Signal Driver Infrared) (07-16-08)
New DSDIF is a detector signal driver with an infrared emitter/receiver. The unit comes with the control board with bidirectional signal control for both color light and Searchlight signals and 2 detector sets (one for each end of the block). The system operates on a separate 9-18 volt DC power supply. IT is suitable for N, HO and O scales. It is the same price as our current sensing DSD: $29.95
New Large Scale Design and Components (5-15-08)
New HO Crossing Signals with Gates (4-10-08)
New HO Crossing signal with gate including activation rod. Common positive signal three wire. Does not include CircuitronTortoise or Gate/Semaphore activator which are recommended for gate activation.
New DSD(12-01-07)
South Bend Signal Company is please to announce the release of a new DSD (Detector/Signal Driver). The new unit is more robust and easier to integrate into your system. Now with 4 amp capacity for multi-unit consists and O scale as well! Easier interlocking with two switch inputs. Same low price: $29.95 The new DSD is not compatible with the older DSDs. The old DSDs must use a converter to be compatible with the new DSDs. This is offered to our valued customers who have purchased the older dsd and want to continue using them along with the new features of our current DSD. (Older DSDs will have a version # on the board, the new DSD will have the identifier of UCB on the board). To order converters contact Jim Leslie at: jfleslie@peoplepc.com. Place DSD Converter in the Subject Heading.
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Coming Events
SBSC travels around to various shows in the area displaying and selling our products. Come and see us if you are in the area!
Great Midwest Train Show: Dupage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton IL ( We are there the 2nd Sunday of every month except July) Shows:
August 10th
Sept 14th
Oct 12th
Nov 9th
Dec 14th
Kalamazoo MRRHS Show: Oct 26
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Custom Signal Production
South Bend Signal offers the discriminating modeler the opportunity to have signals of their own design. Send specifications, drawings , and other documentation and we will work with you to make signals which will meet your needs. Below are some examples of custom signals made for our customers.
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Club Corner
3/15/07 N scale custom signal bridge made for George Schroeder from Antioch IL for the Northwest Ntrack Model RR Club of IL.
Duneland Model RR. Club of Michigan City Indiana now using SBSC's signals and systems on their layout (Fall 2007).
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Documentation (under construction)
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Websites
The following websites are great places to learn about the history of railroad signals and signal systems.
History of Railroad Signals and Systems
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