Will there be a upgrade where it can connect to the signal to the one in front of it, basically, there are no timings, they are changed by programming appon the train passing the signal next in line
Will there be an updated N scale version that is DCC compatible? I would love to use these on one of my T-Trak modules but they would need to be DCC compatible.
+Eric4014 Hopefully in the future, but for now we have no word from the factory designers as to whether it's on the cards. They re-did the crossing gate so hopefully a new N Signal won't be too far behind. We'll announce something as soon as we know for sure.
+Eric4014 It came out a while ago in Japan, it has not yet been released in the US since we're working out production quantities and whether or not it'd be possible to do a proper US prototype version.
I'm new to trains and running dcc n gauge. I gather this is for DC! nevertheless. I purchased three and supplying signal lights red black wire w separate independent 12V DC supply. as I turn on my separate DC supply my lights are green. but when I turn on train power supply all lights turn red n stay red. so my question can I run these manually with the sep manual unit this video talks about?
1. I'm not clear - the signal is on the "wrong" side for US running, should be on the right not the left. Can the signal itself be turned 180 degrees so it can be used on the right? 2. The sensor on the N ones apparently only works with metal wheeled cars, is it the same with HO?
+wjstix The signal itself is attached to the left side. This was originally designed for the Japanese market and that's the orientation of signals there. In N scale, a special signal is made just for the US market which is on the right side - it's up in the air if a similar thing will be done for this newer signal.
Do KATO produce a sensor track section that can be incorporated into a layout in such a way that will automatically control switches, control power to otherwise isolated blocks, vary the speed of a train and/or stop a train for a set time eg.30 secs?..In N Scale Unitrack.
Nothing that complex built in, no, of course you can always DIY such a track by installing the appropriate sensors into the track. We've used Circuitron sensors before in our show displays to do automatic stopping and reversing controls, they're very easy to install by drilling small holes into the ballast part of the track.
since they only work one way, and stay in red in reverse, is it possible to put 2 of these next to each other but facing opposite directions, in dc or dcc?
+ErokkProductions Well, it's built into a piece of Unitrack. It would be possible/feasible to pull off the Unijoiners and connect it up to a non-Unitrack piece by using standard rail joiners (and shimming the heights up so they match). Nothing is impossible.
Pretty sweet! Curious to know, how does the signal function in DCC? Will it know when trains are coming in the approach or opposite direction or will have to be trigged manually in that case?
+RailYard47 HO Scale Model Railroading It functions the same way as it does in DC/Analog - you don't have to manually trigger it, it will activate when the loco drives over it.
Hello I need to ask if I can run the wire from the kato signal right to a Teck 2 Power Pack in the acc. port, would it still work with the kato adaptor , or do you have to get the would system from kato .... thanks
+sasquatchSGK We updated our website a short while ago with the new days, should say April + May. They're coming soon. We had a small delay because of a shortage of the components to make the blinking headlights.
+Wirlwind270 No, since the N scale version was originally designed 15+ years ago, it didn't take into account the new switch button. In the future if it's redesigned/remade, I'm sure it will but there's no word on that from Japan yet.
If you made the N scale version DCC friendly, I'd put a dozen on my layout. Please don't abandon your N scale base, remember, we need you guys, the HO guys don't!
Sorry but I don’t get the value of it at all. My thought would be to have signals at points (turnouts) to tell me whether the point is facing the correct way so I don’t go over a point (turnout) in the incorrect position, and / or coming up to a sectionalised track to tell me wether there is power (red telling me no power and green telling me there is power). This current signal system just seems an extremely expensive way to put light on the track that doesn’t help at all. I love Unitrack and use it, but this is just ridiculous and serves real no purpose. So please develop a signal for points or for showing dead tracks ahead.
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One more vote for a DCC friendly version in N Scale. Great stuff Kato!!!!!
need more track options for HO..crossings and half curve pieces too.
Will there be an updated n scale DCC version?
This is fantastic, there is so much potential for this. I'd like to see other signal types for this!
Nice. I'd like to see those on the right side of the tracks, as they had back in the day
could KatoUSAinc make ho scale grade crossing please :)
Is it able to fit with bachmann ez track? That's the tracks I have.
So you need to adjust flex trak to EZ track level?
Michael you guys need update the one for N scale to do as this one Does and please come back with some Crossing Signals again..
Will there be a upgrade where it can connect to the signal to the one in front of it, basically, there are no timings, they are changed by programming appon the train passing the signal next in line
Is the signal oriented to the left of the track section only or can it be reconfigured to the right hand side of the approaching train?
Can they make one for e-z track please
Thanks for info. just placed my order 4 signals, an signal supply boxes, thanks for all....
Will there be an updated N scale version that is DCC compatible? I would love to use these on one of my T-Trak modules but they would need to be DCC compatible.
+Eric4014 Hopefully in the future, but for now we have no word from the factory designers as to whether it's on the cards. They re-did the crossing gate so hopefully a new N Signal won't be too far behind. We'll announce something as soon as we know for sure.
KatoUSAinc Ok thanks, I didn't see the re-release of the crossing gate, when was that announced?
+Eric4014 It came out a while ago in Japan, it has not yet been released in the US since we're working out production quantities and whether or not it'd be possible to do a proper US prototype version.
You have a way to have successive signals intercommunicate with one another?
Great looking product. Only negative comment I have is the signal should be on the other side of the track.
How to block of tracks so that the locomotive comes to a full stop
Where can we buy them?
I'm new to trains and running dcc n gauge. I gather this is for DC! nevertheless. I purchased three and supplying signal lights red black wire w separate independent 12V DC supply. as I turn on my separate DC supply my lights are green. but when I turn on train power supply all lights turn red n stay red. so my question can I run these manually with the sep manual unit this video talks about?
How will the train stop for a red light
What is the gauge of the wire that is used?
Any updates on n scale models for rerun wise
yes please do a n scale version id love to put a few on my layout
they have already
Nice product. If the signal is at red does it stop a following loco from proceeding through the red signal or must the loco be stopped manually?
+Phillip Clift Nothing automatic (other than the changing light itself). It's up to the engineer to hit the brakes :)
1. I'm not clear - the signal is on the "wrong" side for US running, should be on the right not the left. Can the signal itself be turned 180 degrees so it can be used on the right? 2. The sensor on the N ones apparently only works with metal wheeled cars, is it the same with HO?
+wjstix The signal itself is attached to the left side. This was originally designed for the Japanese market and that's the orientation of signals there. In N scale, a special signal is made just for the US market which is on the right side - it's up in the air if a similar thing will be done for this newer signal.
If an "Americanized" version of this were to become available, I would buy it tomorrow.
Do KATO produce a sensor track section that can be incorporated into a layout in such a way that will automatically control switches, control power to otherwise isolated blocks, vary the speed of a train and/or stop a train for a set time eg.30 secs?..In N Scale Unitrack.
Nothing that complex built in, no, of course you can always DIY such a track by installing the appropriate sensors into the track. We've used Circuitron sensors before in our show displays to do automatic stopping and reversing controls, they're very easy to install by drilling small holes into the ballast part of the track.
since they only work one way, and stay in red in reverse, is it possible to put 2 of these next to each other but facing opposite directions, in dc or dcc?
+Tony Fleetwood Yes, you can flip the signals around to face in either direction
It’s been 3 years and still no dcc N scale
Do they only work with Unitrack? I'd be interested if they worked with other manufacturers tracks or even and laid.
+ErokkProductions Well, it's built into a piece of Unitrack. It would be possible/feasible to pull off the Unijoiners and connect it up to a non-Unitrack piece by using standard rail joiners (and shimming the heights up so they match). Nothing is impossible.
oops I guess I should look and see if there's a analog digital switch as shown on this video.
HO products, KEEP "EM COMIN!
Pretty sweet! Curious to know, how does the signal function in DCC? Will it know when trains are coming in the approach or opposite direction or will have to be trigged manually in that case?
+RailYard47 HO Scale Model Railroading It functions the same way as it does in DC/Analog - you don't have to manually trigger it, it will activate when the loco drives over it.
Ah, okay. Thank you.
Hello I need to ask if I can run the wire from the kato signal right to a Teck 2 Power Pack in the acc. port, would it still work with the kato adaptor , or do you have to get the would system from kato .... thanks
You need to run the signals through a Signal Supply power box. The cable from the signal power supply can be hooked up to any DC 12V Output.
where are the new run SD40-2s in HO? says Jan/FEB 2016 its almost April.
+sasquatchSGK We updated our website a short while ago with the new days, should say April + May. They're coming soon. We had a small delay because of a shortage of the components to make the blinking headlights.
thank you!
So is this setup available for N scale is that what you just said?
We make an N scale 3-Color signal, yes. Item # 20-605-1
katousa.com/N/Unitrack/accessories.html
Any plans for a ho turntable?
^^^What he said?
come with light on RIGHT side of track? for USA?
No. This was designed first for the Japanese market - you can flip the light stand around without too much difficulty.
thanks..was wondering if I could rptate 180 degree...thanks
Without too much difficulty? I don’t know about that. It’s a one piece unit. I’d end up breaking it.
Is this avaiable in N Scale also?
Yes it is! item # 20-605-1
Will 28-848 work with the N scale version of this?
+Wirlwind270 No, since the N scale version was originally designed 15+ years ago, it didn't take into account the new switch button. In the future if it's redesigned/remade, I'm sure it will but there's no word on that from Japan yet.
nice video man of your ho scale train set.
Still waiting for the n scale DCC version. Come'on guys.
GandZscale ii
The Kato signal is best.
I want to buy these automatic signals .
I need 3 set of these HO / Ramhog Shearer
If you made the N scale version DCC friendly, I'd put a dozen on my layout. Please don't abandon your N scale base, remember, we need you guys, the HO guys don't!
+Thomas DeSantis Don't worry, we'd never abandon N scale (or HO Scale) :)
NICE VIDEO :)
Good!
Man if only there was one that was compatible with the ATLAS Snap Track
Signal is positioned on the wrong side of the track. Should be on the right side as is the engineer.
If only it worked on atlas code 100 track 😪
Sorry but I don’t get the value of it at all. My thought would be to have signals at points (turnouts) to tell me whether the point is facing the correct way so I don’t go over a point (turnout) in the incorrect position, and / or coming up to a sectionalised track to tell me wether there is power (red telling me no power and green telling me there is power). This current signal system just seems an extremely expensive way to put light on the track that doesn’t help at all. I love Unitrack and use it, but this is just ridiculous and serves real no purpose. So please develop a signal for points or for showing dead tracks ahead.