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NEW PRODUCT UPDATES 31/05/06

H.M.A. 160 SERIES SEARCHLIGHT SIGNALS FOR "HO AND N" SCALE

Developed from the popular 150 Series 3 colour searchlight signals, the 160 Series are new fine scale two colour searchlight signals. Available as a single head or dual head, with in line and staggered versions.

H.M.A. 2104 YARD GROUND SIGNAL FOR "HO"/"OO" SCALE

Previously marketed as "N" Scale, but slightly overscale, this signal was often used by HO/OO modellers. With the introduction of a NEW true scale, H.M.A. 104 for N Scale, we have decided to keep the earlier Yard Ground Signal as the HO/OO version. Part No. HMA 2104

H.M.A. 118 STAND-ALONE STROBE FLASHER UNIT:

This new stand alone unit has been made available to allow Strobe Crossing Light users to take advantage of alternative detection modules, such as those made by SMRH Model Railway Products. This unit also resolves the difficulty that arose if Strobe Crossing Lights were to operate on multi-track level crossings. (Previously, only one of the tracks could operate the Strobe-Light). Now, the new stand alone Strobe Flasher Unit fits between the standard H.M.A. 110 Flasher Unit and however many H.M.A 115 Activator or Alternative Detection Units are necessary for the number of tracks at any given railway crossing. The Activator/Strobe Flasher Unit H.M.A. 119, will still be available, as this represents the cheapest alternative if using a single track crossing with H.M.A. Reed Switches to detect the trains.

UPGRADED H.M.A. 2100 and H.M.A. 2101 SIGNALS

We are introducing upgraded versions of our two-aspect H.M.A. 2100 and H.M.A. 2101 signals. These stand taller, and use brass etched ladders and target faces for a much finer scale and true height appearance. The new signals will use our two wire bi-polarity control. If traditional three wire operation is required, these new signals can be produced by special request in this format.

See our "New Brochure" containing more details and some new pictures of items in our range. It also includes our "O" Scale items previously not shown on this website.

Be sure to take a look at the "NEW LINES" section as it now shows the first pictures of the "H.O. Scale One-Fifty series Searchlight signals"......

Unfortunately, the "One-Fifty" Series refers to the Part Number not the cost, although I am old enough to remember when signals were that price!

"ONE-FIFTY" FEATURES

The "One-Fifty" Series signals may be run most simply as only 2 colours; Red & Green. Or the more challenging wiring method giving 3 colours; Red/Green and Yellow. With HMA 152/153 Distant signals remaining Yellow/Green only.

The "Diagrams" section of this web-site has circuits showing ways to wire the "One-Fifty" Series, either as 2 colour signals using point motor or manual switches, or as 3 colour signals using Rotary switches (Manual only). We have also included a circuit diagram showing how to set our Crossing Light Activator system to work for varying train lengths. We employ a simple system using Reed Switches influenced by the permanent magnets in the locomotive motors to trigger our activators, but I'm sure some clever modellers could adapt infra-red L.E.D's or motion sensing equipment to do the same thing.

SOME LUCKY CUSTOMERS will find included with their purchase a complimentary "Hydrastone" Relay Cabinet to sit next to their signal!. Be sure to ask your Hobby shop about "Hydrastone" wagon loads and accessories, such as, trackside cabinets, stone fencing and station accessories.

For those who enjoy an electronic challenge, "Model Railroader Magazine" has an article showing circuits to run three colour L.E.D. signals as automatic block signalling, in issues March and April 2001.... (I think I'll stick to reed switches and relays.)

Please feel free to Email us any questions, as they will help us to choose useful topics of interest to use on this site.

We are planning further improvements and hoping to introduce some other signals to fill gaps in the range, but be assured that no later models will cause earlier items to become obsolete!

Be sure to take a look at the Bi-Polarity circuit already on the website as some later signals are bound to use this system to keep costs low and wiring simple.