Lower Quad Signal

[MrWhippyO]

I was looking into buying some Lower Quad Semaphore for my 00 layout, and I came across the Ratio signal control kit, has anyone tried this and, if so, is it any good and does it work with just Ratio signals?

 

[John Webb]

I've tried the Ratio system with one signal. It works, but needs careful adjustment. If you use small screw-eyes to change direction of the control thread try and keep the changes of direction small - at most a right-angle, preferably less.

Main problem is that the signals, being all plastic, are easily damaged, particularly if the layout is a portable one.

If you are using other makes of signal I'd be inclined to use another control system - wire in tube, rods under the baseboard or solenoids.

 

[MrWhippyO]

Thanks, I'll probably use wire though tubes for the signals, rather than the ratio kit