I am trying to wire the block signal to remain green with no train beside block signal. I want the light to turn red when a train passes. I cut one of the outside rails to isolate it and attached the red wire. The yellow wire is hooked up to accessory power 14 v. The green wire is hooked up to the opposite side outside rail. Both outside rails are common ground. When the train passes the red light comes on but the green light stays on also. How can I wire this so that the green wire will go out?? I have 3 of these block signals, one for each loop of track. Appreciate any ideas and help. The wiring diagram is for the use of a 153 switch and I don't want to use that.
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You need to remove power from the green light. So wire a relay to be normally closed for the green light and normally open for the red light, and wire the coil to the insulated rail. Then it would operate the same as that mechanical device shown in the wiring diagram.
Any suggestions as far as a part number and source for the relay?
Something like this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PCs-N...8:g:5CMAAOSwa-dWm-hD
Maybe look at the websites of some of the forum sponsors who sell electronic parts and kits.
Thanks. Don't go too far...I may need a little help wiring this the first time...
If you still have a Radio Shack nearby you should be able to get relays there. You will also need a bridge rectifier. Here is a previous discussion on using relays. I have a drawing in this post how to wire up a signal to a control rail.
https://ogrforum.com/t...00#39300407293061200
Steve
DC is a good idea, but if the relay is only energized for a short time when the train goes by, buzz, if there is any, should not be very audible.
What type of bridge rectifier?? one size fit all? Source.
They are rated by voltage and current. I would go for 100 volts and 1 amp for this application.
Thanks Chuck, it works like a charm. Appreciate the help.