Pennsy Signals | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

MarkStrittmatterOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Hello, on my layout I have all MTH Pennsy Steam Engines and I am modeling the period of the mid 1940's.

I am running the MTH DCS control system.

I use Gargraves Track with Ross Turnouts.

I am working on my signal system and with some very helpful suggestions from a forum member named Stan, I am going to use a AIU to operate a few signals on my layout so I can change them from Stop to Proceed or visa versa when I wish and not have to rely on trackside sensors or isolated rails.

I have two fairly long passing sidings (32 O Gauge Cars) on my layout and I am trying to figure out what type of signal did the Pennsy use to show the train crew to take the siding ahead.

I looked up some information on this subject on the internet but they really don't go into much detail. Maybe I looked in the wrong place.

I am not sure if the Pennsy used a low 4 light dwarf signal or a 7 light position signal with a double head to indicate to take the next siding.

I realize possibly in this time period the train orders were handed up to the engine crew as they passed by an interlocking tower operator but this would be a bit hard to model.

I am going to York next week on a mission to look for some Pennsy signals.

Any information would be greatly appreciated !!!

Mark Strittmatter

TCA # 14-69917

Indiana PA.

10/11/149:32 PM

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Steve HorvathOGR Forum Member

If you are going to York next week stop by Custom Signals and chat with Terry Christopher in the Orange Hall

10/12/1412:21 AM

Penn-PacificOGR Forum Member

Here is a very informative website on Pennsy-signals, hope this helps......

10/12/1412:28 AM

Marty MilnerOGR Forum Member

penn-pacific thanks for posting this website it will come in very handy when i get to the signaling part of my layout build.

10/12/141:52 AM

Bill RobbOGR Forum Member

More info on Pennsy signals at http://prr.railfan.net/. It includes MOW diagrams, signals, electrification and equipment diagrams.

10/12/148:48 AM

MarkStrittmatterOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Good morning, thanks for the information on this subject.

The web site I was looking at was the one you suggested Penn-Pacific.

I printed the information from this web site and I am going to do some studying.

S&C, I believe it was Terry of Custom Signals that I talked to at the last Spring York show for just a few minutes.

He had some serious buyers he was dealing with and the fact I was just looking (admiring) I did not want to take up his time.

I have look at Customs Signals web site in the past, I will take another look and see what they have to offer for this Siding Signal.

Hopefully he is attending this upcoming York Show.

Thanks again for the suggestions everyone.

Have a good day!!!

Mark Strittmatter

TCA # 14-69917

Indiana PA.

10/12/149:00 AM

MarkStrittmatterOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Thanks Bill, I think everything you need to know about the Pennsy is on this web site.

Thanks again!!!!

Mark Strittmatter

TCA # 14-69917

Indiana PA.

10/12/149:29 AM

Arthur P. BloomOGR Forum Member

http://mysite.du.edu/~jcalvert/railway/prr/prrsig.htm

10/12/1411:30 AM

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