Description

HMA HO Lower Quadrant Home Red Signal

Semaphore signals were a way of providing instructions to the driver before Coloured Signals, and were operated from a Signal Box (which may have been some distance from the Signal). These were generally placed around Stations, Block Sections and Junctions. Some signals, such as these, also contain a small lamp showing the colour of the signal to help drivers see the signal from a distance.

HOME/STARTING SIGNAL – The Home Signal is indicated by a Red Arm with a White Stripe. When at Horizontal, this indicates a ‘RED’ Danger Signal and instructs the driver not to proceed. When raised/lowered at a 45 degree angle, this indicates a ‘GREEN’ Clear Signal and instructs the driver to proceed.

DISTANT SIGNAL – The Distant Signal is indicated by a Yellow Arm with a Black Stripe (in some regions, such as NSW, this may be a Red Arm with a White Arrow). When at Horizontal, this indicates a ‘AMBER’ Caution Signal and instructs the driver to proceed slowly and prepare to stop at the next signal. When raised/lowered at a 45 degree angle, this indicates a ‘GREEN’ Clear Signal and instructs the driver to proceed as normal.
Upper Quadrant Type of Semaphores refers to the signal type ‘RAISING’ its arm to provide the ‘clear’ signaling instruction to the driver. Whereas Lower Quadrant Type of Semaphores refers to the signal type ‘LOWERING’ its arm to provide the ‘clear’ signaling instruction to the driver.

A slow action point motor (such as Tortoise or Cobalt) is required. A solenoid type motor will also work but won’t look as affective when in motion.

To change the colours, simply reverse the polarity with a point motor accessory switch (such as Peco PL-13 Accessory Switch or Turtoise/Cobalt Slow Action Motors). Alternatively, a two way toggle switch (such as HMA 114) can be used.

Requires a 6mm or 1/4″ hole for actuating rod and wires. Signal will sit on board.

Features:
– Scale: OO/H
– Includes 1 x HMA 2180 home semaphore signal with LED lamp , 1 x HMA 111 diodes (IN4004), instructions, clamps and screws
– Signal can also be installed without lamps or functioning arms
– 9 – 15 volts AC power supply and switches required
– Made of high quality materials and authentic
– Designed for model railway enthusiasts
– This item is not a toy and is intended for modelling use