40034_Nick Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hi All, Which is the most realistic (preferably 70s,80s) OO Gauge Buffer stop with DCC lights.. This or something better? http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=GM55&style=main&strType=&Mcode=Gaugemaster+GM55 Thanks Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Well the DCC lights may be as good as available, but I'm not sure about the buffer stop. I'm not sure if you can buy these individually. Personally, I think the buffer stops from Lanarkshire Models (http://www.lanarkshiremodels.com/lanarkshiremodelsandsupplieswebsite_023.htm) are as good as you will get, and you can choose what best suits your area. However, you then need to source lights separately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdaley Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 DccConcepts do one. https://railsofsheffield.com/illuminated-buffer-stops-2-dml-mbs-dcc-concepts-JJJA18349.aspx http://www.themodelcentre.com/DCDML-MBS-1/ http://www.petersspares.com/dcc-concepts-dmlmbs-buffer-stop-with-lamps-pack-of-2-oo-gauge.ir Maybe more modern here http://www.layouts4u.net/track.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompton 33 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Buffer stop lights Modern style sold individually from .Link http://train-tech.com/ I've used these on my mid 1970's layout on DC for about 3 years with no problems.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hi All, Which is the most realistic (preferably 70s,80s) OO Gauge Buffer stop with DCC lights.. This or something better? http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=GM55&style=main&strType=&Mcode=Gaugemaster+GM55 Thanks Nick Easy enough to make your own early style oil type lamp, using any buffer stop - ie Peco etc cut off the plastic lamp, replace with an 1.5mm Red axial LED, paint the body black, then white apart from the lens, bend one of the legs up to look like a handle, glue to the top face of the buffer stop, and connect it up via a resistor to your chosen power supply/switch etc. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-AXIAL-LED-1-5mm-x-10-Free-Postage-/161893988966?hash=item25b1a23a66:g:UIgAAOxydlFS38qY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERBOB Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Send me an email to rmlectronics@btinternet.com. I have some in stock, using the Peco Buffer, sprayed and finished. Comes with resistor & diode for wiring to DCC bus. Contact me I'll send a picture. Cheers, Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Don't forget though, many bufferstops wouldn't have a lamp at all until modern times even then some still don't. Station terminus roads, lye bye sidings, carriage sidings, well used head shunts, modern loco maintenance sheds could all have some sort of lamp but sidings at little wayside stations, shunting yards, goods shed roads and engine shed roads wouldn't have anything until Health and Safety became more of a concern then electric lamps on a post appeared but still not everywhere. A bit of a generalisation I know but it is a good idea to check photos of a similar place and period to what you are modelling. Dave Franks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40034_Nick Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Don't forget though, many bufferstops wouldn't have a lamp at all until modern times even then some still don't. Station terminus roads, lye bye sidings, carriage sidings, well used head shunts, modern loco maintenance sheds could all have some sort of lamp but sidings at little wayside stations, shunting yards, goods shed roads and engine shed roads wouldn't have anything until Health and Safety became more of a concern then electric lamps on a post appeared but still not everywhere. A bit of a generalisation I know but it is a good idea to check photos of a similar place and period to what you are modelling. Dave Franks. I know what your saying.. but it looks very good with a light on it.. lol Thanks for all the replies so far.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40034_Nick Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 So i ended up getting a few of these. http://www.themodelcentre.com/DCDML-MBS-1/ But no instructions :-( so do Not know where to wire the track and light to the chip.. Anyone know. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40034_Nick Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 attached is the chip pic close up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRSS Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Can't do a link on my phone but you can download the manual from the DCC concepts website, it's in the lamps section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40034_Nick Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Can't do a link on my phone but you can download the manual from the DCC concepts website, it's in the lamps section. Found it. Thanks.. https://www.dccconcepts.com/manual/owners-manual-illuminated-buffer-stops/ Can one use 1 chip for more that 1 light or will that dim the lights to half power etc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdaley Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 On the LED PCB what are the optional dotted green wires for ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40034_Nick Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 On the LED PCB what are the optional dotted green wires for ? I was wondering that.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Found it. Thanks.. https://www.dccconcepts.com/manual/owners-manual-illuminated-buffer-stops/ Can one use 1 chip for more that 1 light or will that dim the lights to half power etc? The small circuit board has 3 different value resistors 103 = 10K ohm 102 = 1K ohm 512 = 5.1K ohm Wire up one BS and then try with each of the above resistors to give the brightness required - 1K - bright / 5.1K dimmer / 10K dim-est.. With two or more wired together try the same........ As for the dotted green link wires - ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40034_Nick Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 The small circuit board has 3 different value resistors 103 = 10K ohm 102 = 1K ohm 512 = 5.1K ohm Wire up one BS and then try with each of the above resistors to give the brightness required - 1K - bright / 5.1K dimmer / 10K dim-est.. With two or more wired together try the same........ As for the dotted green link wires - ?? I would like to buy something to get from 16V down to 12V. (a resistor ??) As i am looking at running 12V lights direct from 16V Track. One of those chip things in the photo above would be good but i cant find them without buffers included.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I would like to buy something to get from 16V down to 12V. (a resistor ??) As i am looking at running 12V lights direct from 16V Track. One of those chip things in the photo above would be good but i cant find them without buffers included.. Assuming your using DCC ? and 16v is track voltage, these BS 's can be powered directly from the track - as per the instructions The chips are SMD resistors, and are normally supplied in multiples on a strip, there are various sizes/values available - 1206 being the easiest size to work with http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1206-1-Chip-Resistors-SMD-SMT-10R-to-820K-Pack-of-100-RoHS-/360691936654?var=&hash=item53faea2d8e:m:mncHTmrALJD1c1WQZf0NJ2Q HTH Ken You may use DCC, AC or DC to power the red lamp. We recommend 6~12v DC or 9~15v AC. DCC track voltage is of course acceptable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40034_Nick Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Assuming your using DCC ? and 16v is track voltage, these BS 's can be powered directly from the track - as per the instructions The chips are SMD resistors, and are normally supplied in multiples on a strip, there are various sizes/values available - 1206 being the easiest size to work with http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1206-1-Chip-Resistors-SMD-SMT-10R-to-820K-Pack-of-100-RoHS-/360691936654?var=&hash=item53faea2d8e:m:mncHTmrALJD1c1WQZf0NJ2Q HTH Ken You may use DCC, AC or DC to power the red lamp. We recommend 6~12v DC or 9~15v AC. DCC track voltage is of course acceptable. Great, Thanks... It has options of "SMT 10R to 820K" I assume that i need 1K ?? Does a resister go on each of the 2 wires into the light or just one.. ? Thanks again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Great, Thanks... It has options of "SMT 10R to 820K" I assume that i need 1K ?? Does a resister go on each of the 2 wires into the light or just one.. ? Thanks again All the information you really need is here: https://www.dccconcepts.com/manual/owners-manual-illuminated-buffer-stops/ To power them directly from a DCC track - only ONE resistor is required in-line on one of the leads from the lamp - in this case - either lead. You don't need to reduce the track DCC voltage, with a separate resistor or other means. If you connect them up to the track and they don't work, swap the wires over. You MUST have at a resistor in one of the leads, else the LED will blow as soon as it's powered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooley_boy Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 So i ended up getting a few of these. http://www.themodelcentre.com/DCDML-MBS-1/ But no instructions :-( so do Not know where to wire the track and light to the chip.. Anyone know. ? Got the manual here Nick Owners Manual: Illuminated Buffer Stops Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir TophamHatt Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Just for my own reference: http://www.layouts4u.net/track.html - £5 per unit, £4 P&P http://www.dcpexpress.com/buffer-light-ooho-single-p-399.html - £5 per unit, £4 P&PBuy 10 for £45 (£4.50 per unit). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Just for my own reference: http://www.layouts4u.net/track.html - £5 per unit, £4 P&P http://www.dcpexpress.com/buffer-light-ooho-single-p-399.html - £5 per unit, £4 P&P Buy 10 for £45 (£4.50 per unit). Or make up your own a lot cheaper, see post #5 above................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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