sigtech Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Hello gents, here are the Dapol instructions for the new GWR bracket signal, I have just installed the oo gauge lh bracket version on my layout 'Sproston'. Hope this helps. Regards (SIGTECH) Steve. Scan_1.pdf Scan_2.pdf 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Shedman5 Posted December 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 12, 2019 Hi, Many thanks for this, very timely as considering a purchase for my layout. Alan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardM Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 4 hours ago, sigtech said: Hello gents, here are the Dapol instructions for the new GWR bracket signal, I have just installed the oo gauge lh bracket version on my layout 'Sproston'. Hope this helps. Regards (SIGTECH) Steve. Scan_1.pdf 2.15 MB · 27 downloads Scan_2.pdf 2.24 MB · 17 downloads Hi Steve. That is extremely helpful. Many thanks indeed. Richard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted December 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2019 Followers of this thread about the new Dapol 4mm scale bracket signals might be interested in my experiences as described in my layout thread 'Stoke Courtenay', as per link below. John C. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gwrcollet Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) The new signals are very nice with the servo operation, I have unpluged the servos from the intrernal board and connected them to a Megapoint servo controller to run on DCC, I hope they are going to revamp the single post signal to servo so I can do the same with them. Edited December 31, 2019 by gwrcollet bad spelling 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted January 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2020 Bought my left hander today. First impressions are good. It’s a neatly modelled signal with the railings and ladders looking first class, and includes switches, presumably passing contact, which the single arm versions didn’t, so I’m not complaining about the price. I doubt I could kit build a junction signal to this standard, never mind having it operating and lit. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted January 8, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2020 Impressions are being validated; I've got the signal out of the box, plugged it into the base/servo unit, wired it up, and it all works, perfectly. One criticism so far, shared with one of the single arm signals bought earlier this year; the ladder came away at the top, easily fixed with a spot of poly cement. The servo system is impressive, and I'm liking the bounce; not exactly perfect but pretty good and there is much less of a 'motor driven' feeling to the return, and it looks more like it is being pulled back by the counterbalance as it should. Problem now is mounting the signal. Beneath the baseboard is a half inch gap and then a support shelf that will, together, be too much for the threaded part of the signal base to show through enough to plug properly into the servo unit. I'm going to have to cut a good bit of the support shelf away in situ to accommodate the servo unit, and I'm wondering if re-siting the signal would be a better option. Perhaps I can mount the whole thing above board for sighting reasons over the top of the road bridge, but any solution I can think of at the moment for that will be a bit contrived and I know I'll never be happy with it. Most likely I'll just cut away the end of the support shelf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted January 11, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2020 Following an impressive amount of faff with the underboard, which is not the signal's fault, the thing is now installed and working; Cwmdimbath's main signalling is complete. This is a better product all round than the single post signals, with the servo unit making wiring up almost 'shake the box' easy, and the level of illumination much lower and more acceptable. My power supply wasn't up to the job of operating all 4 signals, though, and the bracket signals are on a separate supply, so all are now functioning perfectly. Well done Dapol! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markn Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Does anyone know if the LH version has been released yet please? Everywhere seems to be out of stock, so I guess I've either missed out or its awaiting release. ***Edit*** it's in stock on Dapol website so guess its just been popular! Edited January 19, 2020 by Markn 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted January 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2020 Mine is a LH. Try Lord and Butler; they seemed to have plenty when I bought mine, on 6th January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rshakes3 Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Hi team, is there any word on the BR junction signals and their due date? I`m very please that there are no operating issue with these GWR ones and I`m looking for at least 2 of the BR ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke 71000 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I wonder if combined home and distant posts could be on the cards in the not too distant future? The current mechanism already caters for junction brackets so it seems feasible. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Does anyone know what connector is used for plugging the switch into the servo unit. I could do with a replacement one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Well I've finally got it working, so I thought I would post what I found out, to help others 1 The small connectors to plug into Sw1 and Sw2 are really small and it's quite difficult to see what you doing when you are under the baseboard trying to plug it in. 2 I had a faulty connector which took some finding since it was intermittent, so in the end I had to unplug the servo unit from the signal several times. Despite previous reports I had no problem separating the 2 units. 3. Putting it back was a different problem the forks on the signal have to slot over the servo arms and it too several goes to get this right. It is too easy for the signal arm to slide to the left of the servo arm. In fact If it hadn't of been in warranty I would have been tempted to drill a hole in the servo body to revel the position of the arms. Having got it working it's now a case of don't touch and leave well alone!! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I was looking some help. Would anyone have the dimensions of the control box that fits under the baseboard and the dimension from the centre of the hole that holds the signal and the left hand edge of the box? Its just I would like to use one but my track is close to the edge of the baseboard. Hope this makes sense and thanks for any help in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick38 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Happy to report that I have one of these installed, and working fine after several months. One of the single post signals I ordered at the same time did however have to be returned after a short time, and was promptly refunded, thank you, Dapol, and since replaced. Two things - I run them on 9v ac to reduce wear and tear, and the other interesting point is whereas the single ones are operated by an intermittent switch, the junction signals come with a spdt switch which remains on in either position. This is nice in that the switch position actually indicates if the arm is on or off, unlike the single ones. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 18, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2020 8 months down the line from my last post, and I am not going to be telling you that the junction signal, in almost daily use, is still functioning perfectly as that would be tempting fate, so I'm not saying it. The two single post starter signals have given up the ghost, however; the lights still work and I am operating them by hand. As they are near the control seat, this is not much of a problem, but my impression is that these signals are simply too delicate to withstand the rigours of frequent operation. I was using a 5V supply so they haven't been overpowered; both began to make whirring noises and then gave up. I won't be buying replacements, not at that price... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG 7305 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 2 hours ago, The Johnster said: both began to make whirring noises and then gave up I recognise the issue. If I recall correctly the instructions recommend you hold the arm (gently) in the down position while operating the signal and the gears should reengage. I have done this once or twice and it has been successful. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2020 Ooh! I'll give that a go, then, thanks for the tip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick38 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 I note that Duke 71000 has asked if there is any prospect of a home and distant on the one post being produced? I have several of these signals on my layout, including a junction; they work very well and I would welcome a twin signal. Any thoughts, Dapol? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted August 28, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, Mick38 said: I note that Duke 71000 has asked if there is any prospect of a home and distant on the one post being produced? I have several of these signals on my layout, including a junction; they work very well and I would welcome a twin signal. Any thoughts, Dapol? I have a few of the junction signals but would like a home + distant signal or two. I drive mine with a cheap Arduino Nano clone from DCC, works a treat, no need to get inside them or buy expensive Megapoints boards. (four arms from one Nano) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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