Lionel 153 C contactor alternatives?

Here's one way.

Insulated Track Signal Driver, Rev. 2

@Leroof posted:

Have acquired a couple of  Lionel 450 signal bridges today.

is there an alternative way to operate these without 153 C ?

thx for any info, wiring  diagrams, or links.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Here's one way.

Insulated Track Signal Driver, Rev. 2

Pierre- I swapped an old 12vac ice-cube relay for one of John's boards. A home run! The old relay used to chatter as cars went over the block. The cap on his board carries the power to eliminate any such issues.

Just create the necessary isolated outer rail blocks and you are good to go. I'm driving my cross-bucks with it.

Bob

• very Interesting gizmo.
  Thank you gunrunner John and Bob!

Easiest way I have found is to purchase a couple of Lionel infra red 153 IR controllers.

Leeoof, you could always use track(s) with an insulated outside rail as an activation device. I have done this for a modern Lionel Double Signal Bridge, although when the red light goes on as it should, the green light still flickers.

This is shown in the video below:

Other methods, like the one recommended by Gunrunner John, would eliminate the flickering.

Incidentally, I'm fine with the Postwar weight activation device provided it's located in a place that is accessible. I have a Postwar gantry signal bridge which has been very reliable using the weight bearing device:

Arnold

Leroof,

You, and others, might find the info here interesting and/or helpful: The Magic of Three Rail Track! (warrenvillerailroad.com)