OK, Who got the Custom Signals Product line?

OK an update a year later. Terry c. Has reopened his website for purchases to deplete for what he claims is s huge inventory. I have justade my second 1k signal purchase of prr position light signals. I purchased many dwarfs ( Can't have too many of those) and now some "stand alones" I hope to get one more order in for more bridge signals. I am concentrating on the double target signals and the double target with the extra board( in essence a triple target ) for the prr signals and I should be good til the next owner arrives( If any)

This may be of interest to some of you. I received the following information from Custom Signals a few weeks ago.

Dear Customer:

It has been a year since the "doors" at Custom Signals closed.  You have
probably noticed that other Model Railroad businesses, such as Weaver, have
also been closed.  Atlas just bought out BMLA closing their doors.  One of
the problems is that many of the business owners are older and want to
retire.  I am one who falls into that category.  I was hoping that the
business would have been passed on and I would be retired by now, but it
just didn't work out.  I have met with potential buyers, but no success in
selling the business.  None of the offers were enough to cover the total
value of the company with the present inventory.  
 
So I will be reopening on February 1, 2016.  My hours will be Monday to
Friday, 10AM to 5PM EST.  I will try to stay open for 6 months until July
31, 2016.  At that point with a reduced inventory and total value, the
business will be much easier to sell as is.  

As model railroaders, we know that we have to purchase many items when they
are offered.  The major manufacturers are now producing BTO (Built to Order)
products that must be ordered and purchased at that time or they may never
be available again.  This will be the time to invest in signals like the
other BTO products.  Even if you are not ready, now is the time to invest in
your signal system.   

I will be primarily selling off the stock.  If you have a layout design, I
will have time to do a Signal Plan for your layout.  Signal Planning will
take your layout design and show you where the signals should be placed and
what model signal you should use in each location.  From that, you can
determine the other accessories, such as plugs and couplers which you will
need.  If you do not have a layout design, you will need to purchase enough
signals and accessories to cover the size of the layout you intend to build.
I can also help you with that.  Any excess signals you purchase could be
sold at a later date on line.

I will have limited time to do circuit board design or wire up circuit
boards.  The Track Configuration Library (TCL) will still be available on
line.  You can use it to do your own circuit design.  I can help you with
that.  

I will also not have the time or ability for installations.  My knees are
not what they used to be and getting up and down is very difficult.  I have
worked with model railroad builders who could do this part of the
installation for you.  If you need references, let me know. 

I also may not have time for custom work.  I will wait to see how things go
as time progresses.  I will also not be doing train shows.  

I am not changing any of the prices.  Most of these prices have been the
same for many years and will remain so for the next six months.  If you wish
to order products, send me an e-mail of what you want and I will send you an
invoice with a Paypal request for payment.  You can also print out the order
form on the web site and send it in with a check.  Remember shipping and NYS
residences add sales tax.  

Thank you for your patience.  I still get inquiries every day about signal
sales so I thought this would be the way to go.  You should think of this as
an open window where you can purchase the signal system you wanted on your
layout.  I will most likely be selling the business in August, 2016 with a
significantly reduced or depleted inventory.  Whoever purchases the business
will have to adjust prices accordingly.

Following the sale of the business, I will probably be doing consulting work
and writing a "how to" book on the signal system.   

Yours truly,

Terry Christopher
CUSTOM SIGNALS
27 Gellatly Drive
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
www.customsignals.com
ph: 1-845-592-1302
fax: 1-845-592-1302

I use this signal system with the Atlas O system and they are really great. I have several single units in operation and plan on setting up the double signals in the next few months....Terry's simple to connet system is great....keep this thread running for information.....Happy Railroading...

I had purchase many Custom Signal from Terry in the past from him.

Terry, suggested to me. That, I should come out with my own line of NYC Transit Subway Signals. In my search, I get involved with Tim from Integrated Signals systems.

A full line of  Subway  type can be purchased on line in brass from his web-site.

I also have a full line of Kits on Shapeways.com too. 

Also. Integrated Signal System, also has a line of Custom Railroading Signals on his web-site too. 

I hope Terry can found a path to stay in Business.

Good Luck, John

Terry:  thanx for your words and the opportunity to, temporarily, continue to buy your signals.  I need to rethink my signal plans, once again and provide for some additions.  Will Atlas continue to provide the basic signal system?  Also, do you plan on going to York next month to continue your direct contact with your many fans?

Paul Fischer