Part 2 of my 2 part tutorial series covering the installation and configuration of Atlas O 3-rail track, switches and signals. In part 2 we cover the Atlas signal system. Enjoy! More stuff at www.ericstrains.com
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@danielandrews88583 жыл бұрын
The videos by ericstrains have got to be the best videos on the internet for those that do not have the practical knowledge or understanding in setting up the signals, switches, and accessories when first establishing the home railroad layout. I have watched an untold amount of videos and these are definitely the best around. Not only does he explain the layout with the signals, he explains in very understandable terms the method behind the madness. Many thanks, and I will be back for more.
@PaulLascari11 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric - at the Amherst Railway Society's Railroad Hobby Show in Springfield, Massachusetts this past weekend, and I spoke with the rep from Custom Signals. I told him I was interested in the D-type that they were promising (since I am a subway modeller), and somehow we got on the subject of this video. I told him I learned of CustomSignals via this video, and how well it was done.He said he wanted to contact you to discuss making another video showing the "advanced" features. Good job.
@michaeljbrennan37284 жыл бұрын
Eric, you are absolutely brilliant. I am below novice level when it comes to layouts. You explain everything so that it makes it very easy to understand. Thank you fir taking the time and effort with these videos. Ironically I am going to a local train shop tomorrow’s with my best friend and fellow train enthusiast to purchase a new layout with accessories and a an additional train or two.
@VanderClay22 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic! The benefits of 3-rail track are numerous but block detection has to be near the top of the list!
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
True
@joewinings1247 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the track wiring videos. Definitely going to use your tips. Very easy to follow. I’ve been collecting for a while and now ready to build a layout. Thank you for the how to on all these things.
@joeybadabing42188 жыл бұрын
This video series was greatly helpful. Thank you Eric for being such a good presenter and making this easy to understand. Also, I'm now even more inclined to go with these atlas products as I now see that their products are well thought out and look awesome! Thanks again
@scarface19617 жыл бұрын
This video example makes the installation of the signal system very easy. It is much clearer than the instruction booklet that came with the signals. Great job Eric.
@BriansModelTrains10 жыл бұрын
Obviously a lot of work went into this and it was very well thought out. You are very good at explaining yourself. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial.
@1stPCFerret4 жыл бұрын
These two tutorials on tracks and signalling were EXCELLENT! Well done.
@guitarking3673 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to build a model railroad and I just started collecting HO scale pieces. This is the first video series I've managed to find that was both in-depth and easy to follow.
@randysrockandrollrailroad82076 жыл бұрын
Cool video! Very informative, thanks for sharing
@jamesmartinez528311 жыл бұрын
I love the way explain everything in and give good advice for train layouts
@merrellbean72383 жыл бұрын
Hey I just wanted to say thanks really like your videos because I am new at this and I'm learning a lot from you thank you
@bradstrains11 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric.This will probably help me when I do switch to Atlas track sometime in the future. I think the switching signals are very cool, and prototypical. Very professional job on the tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
@robertf.osterland947410 жыл бұрын
Fascinating, thank you so much. Easy to follow. You always patiently explain everything.
@darnoldie8 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation of how railroad wiring works. Thanks Eric.
@mjc618411 жыл бұрын
I firmly believe Atlas O owes you some serious money for this tutorial....you should be on their payroll. Professionalism/quality is downright amazing. Eric, isn't there also a way to have the trains automatically stop using a block system, or is that mostly used for conventionally controlled layouts (I know you use command control)?
@rperras70611 жыл бұрын
Eric, what a great video, absolutely outstanding.
@davesmallwood489610 жыл бұрын
dave uk hi eric thank you for all your mine of information on all aspects of workings on your layout, your s/s bridge was a joy to watch as regards build & weathering.thank you so much for all the hard work you put in to videos.
@PennRailVideos11 жыл бұрын
Great great great video!!! Really well done!
@gibiliz11 жыл бұрын
The best videos I see is this tutorials, part1 and 2 All your videos are good, but these are very well explained! Thanks for the lesson! When I have courage, perhaps I will construct a new one (layout).Now I used tubular tracks to my lionel postwar (1950) but I realy appreciate new technology
@alejo22119711 жыл бұрын
OMG 1 hour video, great job Eric, congrats for this tutorial this will help me so much in the future.
@MrNemesis6310 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric for this video! I always come back to this video for reference. You know you've made it when Atlas references your video for hooking up their signals in their brochure. Great work!
@trunner200011 жыл бұрын
Great information, thank you. I have a 3 year old grandson, and I have pulled out my old lionel O train that I had as a kid. Would like to add some lights, etc. and these two demo's are great.
@JolietZett11 жыл бұрын
Absolutely superb. Thank you again for the time you put into this, it's amazing what you have done for the hobby.
@TheFirefightingRailfan11 жыл бұрын
Very awesome video. This helps me a lot with what I want to do with my future layout.
@jimlawson41007 ай бұрын
Good job! In all practical purposes is affordable way to place signals.
@wingshooter19679 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks for sharing
@MichaelB45011 жыл бұрын
That is so cool Eric. I never knew that the block signals worked like that. You taught me something today. Thanks for that.
@baldypalmsrailroad11 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Very easy to follow and understand. I am moving my layout to outdoors and planning to introduce track signals. Thanks for the installation tutorial.
@neillist55175 жыл бұрын
I love that type SA signal, and although I model HO, and Marklin to boot, I thoroughly enjoyed this video!
@BearCreekWoodworking11 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tutorial Eric! I did not know anything about signals before watching this tutorial. You explained it very well, and now I feel comfortable installing signals on my layout too. Thank you so much for your time in making this video. I'm sure with filming and editing, you have a lot of time in this tutorial. Thanks!!! Also, I hope your Open House went well today. I wish I could have been there to see your layout in person.
@lionellance11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video ! Learned alot today watched both parts and wow.. Thanks again Eric !!
@byates5911 жыл бұрын
Absolutely FANASTIC Eric!!!!!! Thanks bro!!!!
@CSX866311 жыл бұрын
looks good Eric
@kerrykeehn84078 жыл бұрын
Eric, ok great ,thanks for your help. If you think about it why don't you do a you tube video on it. Your video on signals was great and quite helpful. I checked the atlas site and they don't even list the 6924 circuit board or 6931 dwarf signal. anymore. At least using the atlas search feature doesn't find it. Also did I mention that Atlas recalled the #57 switch controller because of a manufacturers defect.
@dcdad611 жыл бұрын
Outstanding Video Eric, answered alot of questions I had. Thanks you so much for taking the time to make this video... You the Man!!!!
@fdroot9 жыл бұрын
Eric. Great tutorial video. Thanks much.
@NYSW190411 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!!!
@charlesgardiner60235 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric
@oologahnorthernrailroad88738 жыл бұрын
The block signals on the main line in the area I live in are around two miles apart except for one where there's a signal three miles from each other
@jamesbowers138710 жыл бұрын
Very excelecent, the best that I have yet seen. JB
@Bullhead_JW11 жыл бұрын
Yay! It is out!
@albertbarrau45734 жыл бұрын
Eric thank you very much for your excellent work you do with videos I am knew to o scale Learning a lot thanks again and keep them coming
@Ericstrains4 жыл бұрын
Albert Barrau Thanks!
@Rammstein457 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tutorial! Thank you!
@TheMarkaorso10 жыл бұрын
I want to thank you so much I love the video it helps so much I do watch a lot of your video's thanks so much I wish if you could make dvd maybe in the future I am a trucker and would love them Thanks again Mark
@djmpvae2709197811 жыл бұрын
Cool vid.
@dmannshow10 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric as usual. I was very, very impressed with your knowledge. For some reason though this one and part one didn't show up under my subscription tab for you. Had to search for em. Not sure how that happened. Either way, as usual, loved the video.
@crcc52824 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for doing this video I needed it, the outside rail info is so helpful ! thanks again
@MrJohn1966elliott9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Trick and Hint, Again ! Happy New Year 2015 ! : P
@FG0111 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric .. Another great video.. Keep up the good work.. PS.. How did your open day go?? Crowd numbers and derailments or damage to layout!! Frank from Oz..
@byates5911 жыл бұрын
Sorry, ment to type FANTASTIC!!!!!!
@ulmasvids10 жыл бұрын
thank you
@3006USMC5 жыл бұрын
Awesome .... SUBED !
@stephenswift55312 жыл бұрын
In Salem Oregon there used to be signals like those but not anymore but there is one almost under the the over pass bill fry drive
@tonygriffin12566 жыл бұрын
Great Video Eric.I would have loved to get these items for my layout.How ever, they have all been discontinued by Atlas.They dont have any plans to remake these items any time soon.Guess I will stick with Z-Stuff as they have all the items in stock and have not discontinued any of their items.Z stuff makes a great dwarf signal set, going to use it when I lay the last of my main lines.Keep the videos coming.
@petelinster70937 жыл бұрын
Eric your vids are terrific. I'm a newbie in trains for my Christmas village. I recently bought a Lionel Polar Express 0 gauge . I added just 6 pieces of track and a crossing arm piece for my starter set last year. I had to upgrade my transformer already due to the train stopping and the red light on the track was flashing. Could it still need more power or do I need to some how have the power go into the track in more than one place. Thanks in advance. See Linsterville for Christmas train fun.
@mikepeck8291 Жыл бұрын
The G signal is a standard signal used for NJ Transit
@SwindellSteamWorks11 жыл бұрын
I know I'm not Eric, but I think you can use these with Lionel Fastrack.
@Tomeleck5 жыл бұрын
Simple answer: Yes. The only difficulty is you will need to think about it to devise a way to insulate your track block(s) or purchase two Fastrak insulated sections from Lionel.
@SignalLightProductions11 жыл бұрын
Awesome job, worth the wait! Do you know if they work with Lionel Fastrack?
@Tomeleck5 жыл бұрын
Simple answer: Yes. The only difficulty is you will need to think about it to devise a way to insulate your track block(s) or purchase two Fastrak insulated sections from Lionel.
@NYCLJ3411 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Eric ! Is there a way you could eliminate the need for the switch signals, and just used the block signals to indicate the switch position and block occupancy ?
@DanielChannel5711 жыл бұрын
Eric, can those signal control boards be used on old Lionel Postwar signals and are they packaged separately?
@STRIKER881411 жыл бұрын
awesome job...the only thing I don't understand is that you have 5 cats. I know you said that in your last video. Cool ppl don't have cats...Come on Man!! haha
@ethanrain750511 жыл бұрын
powering the track, and the other powering signals, buildings, lights,etc...
@LoganisTrainBoy111 жыл бұрын
So I have to imagine there is a way to put the switches in with the block system so when the switch is set for the diverging route they would show the prototypical signal aspects (red doesn't mean diverging it means stop but I understand you cant really get to complex here) great tutorial though!
@Alex_Campbell_MTA8 жыл бұрын
Nice video! :) one question?: does mth z-750 work on mth subways?
@michaelmorgan7893 Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to use the Atlas signals in N scale, but the main problem for me is, there's no provision in the new Atlas system for straight DC operation. Everything is made for DCC in two rail scale operations, and there is no exceptions. I'm almost thinking of bypassing Atlas' system, and building my own logic boards, since all I really need is switch position and block occupancy.
@scarface19617 жыл бұрын
Eric, I installed 4 and they work correctly in stand alone mode. I connected them using 6 pin phone jack wiring as you demonstrated and they aren't working correctly in integrated mode. The first 3 signals stay red. Don't see this as a insulated rail continuity issue because they are working correctly in stand alone mode. Are the connecting cables from Atlas different than the regular phone jack wires?
@UnionPacificFan11 жыл бұрын
Best video yet!!
@jamesmartinez528311 жыл бұрын
Love the tutorials and the way you explain everything can you email me some train set prices so I can get started thanks Eric for advice
@SB5SimulationsFerroviairesEEP4 жыл бұрын
Cool! Thank! Stéph.
@vidfreak72711 жыл бұрын
would it be necessary to create a casing for the control board to prevent it from being damaged?
@miguelangelgarrido72333 жыл бұрын
Hola buenas tarde excelente video abrazo grande
@charleselo11685 жыл бұрын
So you’ve shown how to add atlas signals, but could you possibly show how to wire other brands of signal into the control board. I’m trying to wire in a Lionel cantilever signal bridge and I can’t find any documentation on how to patch the signal together
@josephpruett56615 жыл бұрын
Always good info if possible could you do a video in wiring a s.p.d.t. switch for whisker tracks on a round house and passenger train storage tracks using 3 rail tracks with the MTH.DCS system
@gordonderencin11 жыл бұрын
Hi eric, maybe i missed something, but doesnt the dwarf signal change from green to red,when then the car goes into the next block.
@shanegonczi2022 жыл бұрын
What if you hook up the dwarf switch signals but no matter which way you you throw the switch the light stays on green? I even tried switching the black and red wire.
@IsacLimaFerreira11 жыл бұрын
ow muito bom o video e boas explicações também. Obrigado e volte a postar próximos videos. Tchau.
@rangermiller99692 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric, although I read the instructions and made the two solder connects for both sides of the switch and joined them at the DIN location on the circuit board, I am still getting a solid red light on the G type signal. Since this is in my "BLOCK B" insulated section, would that have anything to do with it and the negative that I sent over from accessory to the negative on transformer brick for track?
@ronaldsnell15032 жыл бұрын
AWESOME
@zacklevesque721011 жыл бұрын
When is the complete tour of the layout coming out? I'm dying to see it!
@markgardner68584 жыл бұрын
Great video. Question, On your test board, you set up 3 block signals for a train traveling in one direction. Do you set up a set of signals on your layout for trains that might be traveling in the opposite direction? You touched on this briefly in mentioning bi-directional signals
@TransGalGaming11 жыл бұрын
Doesn't look like they are triggered at the same time, there's a delay between the 3. but still...great tutorial!
@rabbitstrainroom63272 жыл бұрын
Hey brother. I love the atlas switches but I’m going to use gargraves track. Can they be used together without any problems. Plz let me know Thanks in advance
@kylewalsh2411 жыл бұрын
How would you do so it is signaled in both directions and so it doesnt jump to clear when there is a train in the next block i/e stays on an approach? like the real ones work
@TheSteamKing10 жыл бұрын
what would happen if you had a section of track that had a crossover? How would you wire the signals to show the train 1 that train 2 is going over the crossover and that train 1 needs to stop?
@MattsTrainsandThings10 ай бұрын
Nice video :) And I'm wondering... I'm not sure if you have any experience with Gargrave's track, but is it possible to wire switch signals into Gargrave's switch track?
@Stosh_is_rollin_coal4 жыл бұрын
Eric, I love all the videos, they're so entertaining and informative. But I have a quick question im currently building a new layout and I like the switch controllers that you're using in this video. Although i'm having trouble finding them, do you have any information that might make my search any easier
@Ericstrains11 жыл бұрын
you'd do it exactly the same, just with a series of signals on the other side of the track and the communication with the signal cables would run the other direction.
@BrianJFagan7 жыл бұрын
How much width does a pair of tracks, with a O-72 switch/curve siding like this, take up? (from furthest outside rail of main track to furthest outside rail of siding)
@trijet2008 жыл бұрын
Actually, for 3-rail track, all that is needed is a 12 volt DC power supply and relays. There is no need for all those circuit boards, so it's cheaper, plus there is constant detection even without track power.
@fanfig7720011 жыл бұрын
is there a limit to how many boards you can daisy chain together?
@Dachamp20014 жыл бұрын
Actually when there's a train in block 3 the signal in block 2 should be blinking Yellow (advanced approach) and the signal in block 1 should be solid yellow but another great video.
@tedmax755 жыл бұрын
How on Earth can you afford all these accessories?
@claybellmm5 жыл бұрын
Budget.
@doubleutubefan54 жыл бұрын
You buy them little bits at a time not all at once
@thomaswissmann90734 жыл бұрын
So with your transformers, you “Phased them” together? If you’re using any Post War transformers along with modern transformers, you need to be careful when you phase them together. The older transformers were not “Polarized” with one plug prong being larger than the other to identify which one is polarized. You will have to test out the phasing with a lightbulb with wires to see if you need to reverse the Post War plug or not to make sure you don’t cause a short circuit.
@andrewtheberkshireengine43852 жыл бұрын
O scale model train youtubers some times teaching us how to keep the model railway/railroad
@FB6_Civii11 жыл бұрын
is it the same if i use n-scale atlas signals? and would it work with KATO track?
@MartyLJ5711 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric, I have Lionel Fastrack, Too much to tear up to replace with Atlas, Would the signals be installed the same way? I'm using MTH DCS system as well.
@simkinsfrank41693 жыл бұрын
Does the advanced options have anything to do with say a relay or resistor to automatically reduce on coming engines having voltage reduced to avoid collisions just enough so the unit does not trip back to neutral, maybe down to 1 or 2 volts or whatever it takes to stop it but not trip it to neutral. Thank you. Love watching your advanced videos. I have both an O and standard gauge layout with mostly prewar and postwar but have bought some newer engines with TMCC AND DCS and enjoy the challenge of electronics
@pootispiker2866 Жыл бұрын
A resistor would be massively wasteful. A non-polarized capacitor in series with the hot would be far better, and perhaps a relay to bypass the capacitor
@CSX866311 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric, Can I Use The Atlas Signals With Lionel FasTrack?
@Tomeleck5 жыл бұрын
Simple answer: Yes. The only difficulty is you will need to think about it to devise a way to insulate your track block(s) or purchase two Fastrak insulated sections from Lionel.