Models of signal instruments

[nberrington]

Greetings all.
Does anyone know of a source for reproductions of/ or large scale models of block
Instruments? Specifically a Preece two position block instrument and switch handle.

Regards

NeilB

[Tim V]

No.

However, scratchbuilding instruments is not difficult. Peter Denny made double track instruments for the Buckingham Branch, I've built EKT machines for example.

I've looked through my library, but can't find a picture of the instrument. However, needles can be represented by volt meters or ammeters. Or you could replace the needles with lights. Some fairly simple circuits will run this arrangement.

[Rod Cameron]

Do you need a drawing of one? There's a front elevation (don't know what scale it is, although ISTR they were about 15-18 in high) in my BR(S) 'Regulations for Train Signalling'.

I used to have one of these, also a Tyer's instrument and a BR standard 3-position, I think they're all on preserved lines somewhere now (better place for them really).

[dcockling]

Mike Norris has posted regarding his developments here. Hopefully there will be further updates as he progresses.

All the Best
Danny