experimenting with this,,,,with just the way its hooked up I can get the arm to move,,,alto,,very sluggish , are the clips that I don't have hooked up only for the blocks? which I don't want to use, would anyone of those hooked to something else make the arm move better,,its old,,so cranky 
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The controller shown in the upper left is correct for this accessory. Get rid of the others. The two clips on the side of the accessory base are for fuse wire - might try very small solder between these clips.
A copy of the operating instructions including the track wiring scheme is available from the TCA Library. Get the correct model number for this accessory and then order the instruction sheet from them.
Not to scold anyone, but I see so many requests for wiring schemes on this forum. Access to their Library is a very good reason for a tinplate operator to join the TCA.
And for what it's worth, this AF manual semaphore with train stop features is my favorite operating accessory.
The solenoid which makes the arm move may be dirty, and also the other moving parts. I have had success cleaning them using a plastic safe electrical component/tv tuner cleaner.
thanks ,sending for copy from tca,good reminder I have been a member since 88 ,,the other controller buttons were for whistles,,,,i just placed it there to test it out,again,thanks to all !!
How about a photo of the whole semaphore for the rest of us! THANKS! ☺
Eh? ☺
the whole enchilada
THANK YOU! Impressive! ☺
I received the wiring diagram from the tca,,,(thanks guys) the two clips on the bottom are indeed for a fuse wire,,,,,my question is,,,will any wire ,aka like bell wire work,or does it need some special fuse wire they used with it,if so where can that be found,,,thanks,,,,oh it does say,will not work without it
terry hudon posted:I received the wiring diagram from the tca,,,(thanks guys) the two clips on the bottom are indeed for a fuse wire,,,,,my question is,,,will any wire ,aka like bell wire work,or does it need some special fuse wire they used with it,if so where can that be found,,,thanks,,,,oh it does say,will not work without it
Terry, The wire gauge is sort of important in the fuse wire. I thought the wire gauge was listed on the instruction sheet... but cannot find one just now. For a test run, any wire will work... like bell wire. don't run it too long.
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