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Started by Signalmaster September 16, 2004 15 posts 6 min read

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SignalmasterCharter Member · 507 postsSep 16, 2004 3:36 AM

I've fitted the recent replacement US2Bsignals with snow hoods, so the user has a choice of ones with lens shades or with snow hoods.If someone could tell me what signal rules the UP used, perhaps on the Clinton Sub, I will try to tweak the default scripts to work a bit better without having to tear all the signals out.I'll upload these tomorrow.Regards,
Hank

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RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, Steven, Sep-15-04, 11:47 PM, (1) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, Signalmaster, Sep-16-04, 09:56 AM, (5) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, Steven, Sep-16-04, 11:51 AM, (8) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, Signalmaster, Sep-16-04, 11:47 PM, (11) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, Steven, Sep-17-04, 01:02 AM, (12) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, Craig H, Sep-16-04, 00:10 AM, (2) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, USRailFan, Sep-16-04, 07:40 AM, (3) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, Claude350, Sep-16-04, 08:36 AM, (4) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, Signalmaster, Sep-16-04, 10:10 AM, (6) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, USRailFan, Sep-16-04, 11:01 AM, (7) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, jcbundy, Sep-16-04, 01:15 PM, (9) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, Macster, Sep-16-04, 04:57 PM, (10) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, tchouftchouf, Sep-17-04, 02:49 AM, (13) RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods, tchouftchouf, Sep-17-04, 05:31 AM, (14)

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StevenMember since Apr-8-03 · 245 postsSep 16, 2004 3:47 AM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

I don't suppose that you take requests?
StevenStandardized \global\tsection.dat file now at build #26.

LMRR - Lower Mainland Railways (of BC)
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SignalmasterCharter Member · 507 postsSep 16, 2004 1:56 PM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

What kind of a request? I may have something already....Hank

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StevenMember since Apr-8-03 · 245 postsSep 16, 2004 3:51 PM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

HankA set of CROR tri-lites, see pictures. BNSF are replacing the original searchlight signals they are/were using in Canada with the snowhood tri-lites. The heads appear to be at the same level as the original searchlight signals. Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods – image 4 The 1-head Absolute signal is denoted by the "A" plate.
The "R" plate on the Permissive signals is optional (these are the only kind I have seen).
StevenStandardized \global\tsection.dat file now at build #26.

LMRR - Lower Mainland Railways (of BC)
Track: 1080.12 km
Roads: 1228.27 km

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SignalmasterCharter Member · 507 postsSep 17, 2004 3:47 AM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

I can probably make those without too much trouble, but to my eye, the trilight heads look more like 6 feet apart, center lamp to center lamp.Are the 2 head automatic trilights staggered heads or straight aligned?Regards,
Hamk

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StevenMember since Apr-8-03 · 245 postsSep 17, 2004 5:02 AM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

HankThis was the only picture that I had with all the signals in it. I remember when viewing from other angles that they appeared at the same spacing/height as the searchlights. The height levels that I placed on the jpg are from the KHP route signals. I used the values to create my own searchlight signal set.2 head automatic - The BNSF uses CROR rules in Canada so I would have to assume that they are staggered like the searchlight signals. From what I have there is only side-to-side staggers, no front-to-back.
StevenStandardized \global\tsection.dat file now at build #26.

LMRR - Lower Mainland Railways (of BC)
Track: 1080.12 km
Roads: 1228.27 km

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Craig HMember since Jun-15-03 · 70 postsSep 16, 2004 4:10 AM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

Hank,You are my hero!!!The UP uses hooded signals throughout it's Clinton and Boone Subs.I'll see what i can do about getting you set up with UP's signal rules.Thanks,
Craig

The Clinton Sub

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USRailFanMember since Jun-19-04 · 189 postsSep 16, 2004 11:40 AM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

Downloaded your replacement signals, but haven't installed them yet...
But, do they include prototypical BNSF signal scripts? Or do they use the default USA2 scripts?

Leiv Eiriksson was first - Christoffer Columbus used a Viking map!

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Claude350Charter Member · 2363 postsSep 16, 2004 12:36 PM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

They are using the default USA2 scripts.Claude Debnam NS Piedmont Division Raleigh East Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods – image 7

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SignalmasterCharter Member · 507 postsSep 16, 2004 2:10 PM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

They do use the default script. The included scripts are the default scripts, the only change being the position of the signal lamps and the inclusion of a dwarf signal. That's why you have to use the included sigcfg file.I can make some changes in the script that will allow for separate diverging aspects as well as approach diverging aspects which do not now appear in the default USA2signal scripts.The trick is make changes that will work with inplace signals and not make the route burp.Regards,
Hank

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USRailFanMember since Jun-19-04 · 189 postsSep 16, 2004 3:01 PM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

I think a lot of people would appreciate it if it happened...

Leiv Eiriksson was first - Christoffer Columbus used a Viking map!

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jcbundyCharter Member · 11 postsSep 16, 2004 5:15 PM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

I agree...some diverging and approach diverging aspects would be really nice!Joe

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MacsterCharter Member · 2728 postsSep 16, 2004 8:57 PM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

Lookin' really good on the Clinton plus using sigview

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tchouftchoufCharter Member · 254 postsSep 17, 2004 6:49 AM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

Hi Hank,Here is an interesting link:
http://www.fabricatedmetals.com/wayside.htmThe only UP signal chart I find is:
http://www.lundsten.dk/us_signaling/aspects_up1988/index.htmlHope this will help.Fiendly,
Jean-Louis

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tchouftchoufCharter Member · 254 postsSep 17, 2004 9:31 AM

RE: Replacement US2Bsignals-with snow hoods

Some more links:http://www.alstomsignalingsolutions.com/catalog-toc.html
http://www.serrmi.com/productline.html
http://www.wch.com/Jean-Louis

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