Lionel has upped the game with an accessory that is both unique and historical with a model of the Billups Crossing Gate!
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It's the only item in the new catalog I want!
The light and sound effects are really over the top, will probably end up with two crossings.
I ordered one. I'm going to try to modify it to work with different track and optical triggering.
I ordered one too. I’m about 40 miles from where the original one was built. Mr. Billups had gas stations all through this area back in the day. I plan to convert mine to 2R. There is video of the prototype in operation available on the net. I have not sen in a while but I will try to locate it later.
Malcolm
@Brother_Love posted:I ordered one too. I’m about 40 miles from where the original one was built. Mr. Billups had gas stations all through this area back in the day. I plan to convert mine to 2R. There is video of the prototype in operation available on the net. I have not sen in a while but I will try to locate it later.
Malcolm
FILL UP WITH BILLUPS I remember seeing those signs when me went to Florida on vacations; this was before the interstates.
I am also thinking about getting one but I plan to remove the gantry and use it by itself.
@MIKATT1 posted:It's the only item in the new catalog I want!
Same here. It seems to have taken a while to appear in pre-order listings.
So Santa arrived earlier today with my delivery. I already shared a couple photos on another thread but will share them here. Take care when opening/removing the plastic cover between the base and crossing as the wires are attached as shown in photo 2.
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Got a call this morning from Side Track Hobbies, details taken care of and mine is now on the way! 
I recv'd mine a few days b4 Christmas. It looks more like S scale. It works as advertised. I think the lights are somewhat dim as it is hard to see without dimming the lights in the room. It was a hit at Christmas.
Brendan
Anybody got a video so we can see the LED lighting and the sounds?
Edit, finally found one. Note, from 10months ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBufDtWv0e4
That said, it doesn't sense train direction? Maybe it's just this early prototype?
http://www.lionel.com/products...ossing-gate-2329050/
- Blinking Red LEDs
- Illuminated Skull & Crossbones
- Siren activates when train comes through
- Arrows indicate direction that train is coming from
- Includes Two 5" Insulated Track Sections for activation
Wondering if someone can confirm how the production one operates?
That's fun, although pretty loud. Can you adjust the volume?
There is a switch to turn the sounds off, but I don't think you can adjust the volume of the sounds.
Neal Jeter
@Sean's Train Depot posted:That's fun, although pretty loud. Can you adjust the volume?
As Neal stated, no, but it isn't really that loud when you have a few trains running.
Brendan
Just got the notification that mine is on its way. Glad to see that the signal and base are separate. This should make it easier to modify it for a different kind of track. I think I'll take it out to the club to let the guys play with it first.
As for the volume, putting a volume pot in the speaker line should take care of that.
Mine arrived today. It's one of the most innovative accessories that Lionel has produced in recent years. Boy is it loud! Thank goodness there's an easily accessible on/off switch for the sound. As I mentioned in one of the other threads about it, I originally passed on buying it because I thought it was a fantasy Halloween item - I was surprised to learn that it is prototypical.
@AGHRMatt posted:Just got the notification that mine is on its way. Glad to see that the signal and base are separate. This should make it easier to modify it for a different kind of track. I think I'll take it out to the club to let the guys play with it first.
As for the volume, putting a volume pot in the speaker line should take care of that.
Looking at it from underneath, beyond adding a volume pot, I would be reluctant to mess around with it. Although the base and signal are separate, the wires are continuous. But if you adapt it for another type of track, please post some pictures of the process.
