St. Simon Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Hi, I’m in the middle of writing the signalling data for my MCB-OC on the new layout ( Now, they are models on the market by PECO, Wills and Hornby. However, they aren’t all that good (i.e. rubbish) and aren’t motorised, although there are motorising kits. What I would really love is the Veissmann models ( https://viessmann-modell.com/en/product-range/gauge-h0/railway-crossings/252/h0-level-crossing-with-decorated-barriers-fully-automatic?c=255 ), but not only are they very expensive, but they also work off 16v AC, but I want to run something off 12v DC. So, what’s the easiest way of getting realistic level crossing barriers that work without having to scratch build them and what’s the best motorising kit for them? Simon Edited January 17, 2020 by St. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted January 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2020 I'd not seen the Viessmann crossing before, interesting to see that a manufacturer has finally done folding skirts. Looks like they have used much the same principal as I did on my own crossing. This is driven by RC servos Andi 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted January 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2020 Andi, I remember being impressed when you first posted that video. Did you use commercial components for the booms and motor housings? On a side note, any idea when crossings changed from warning bells to the 2 tone sirens? I'd like to incorporate a full crossing for a layout set around 1980. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Dagworth said: I'd not seen the Viessmann crossing before, interesting to see that a manufacturer has finally done folding skirts. Looks like they have used much the same principal as I did on my own crossing. This is driven by RC servos Andi Hi, It was your barriers that aspire to! Unfortunately, my scratch building skills really aren’t up to the point of being able to build something like that! Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted January 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Ramblin Rich said: Andi, I remember being impressed when you first posted that video. Did you use commercial components for the booms and motor housings? On a side note, any idea when crossings changed from warning bells to the 2 tone sirens? I'd like to incorporate a full crossing for a layout set around 1980. My barriers are built from an etch that Brian Hanson made up for me to my own design, the motor housing are just plasticard boxes around a bearing mech that goes below the baseboard to the servos. No idea when they went from bells to warblers I'm afraid Andi 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Quote Looks like they have used much the same principal as I did on my own crossing That is stunning- really brilliant model making 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwich station Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Dagworth said: I'd not seen the Viessmann crossing before, interesting to see that a manufacturer has finally done folding skirts. Looks like they have used much the same principal as I did on my own crossing. This is driven by RC servos Andi That looks so lifelike. The only thing that convinced me it wasn't, is that the electric locos don't have the pantographs up. Excellent stuff. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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