Automatic signals in "n" gauge...

[Buck Heard]

Just got off of Kato USA's website and noticed the lack of any signals or crossings of any sort.  I thought I remembered seeing an automatic block signal and an automatic crossing gate on ebay.  What do people use on their layouts to represent Japanese prototype signaling?  Do people just use the static non illuminated plastic kits?  Thanks!

[Martijn Meerts]

I guess Kato USA doesn't list them because they're not very useful for American layouts. Pretty sure Kato makes automatic signals, although I have no idea if they have any sort of train influence electronics built it.

 

I personally don't use Unitrack, so I never looked at Kato signals, but I'm sure there's a few here who might know more =)

[Buck Heard]

I found the item numbers on Newhall Stations website but they are stock out of the automatic crossing.  Anyone have any suggestions on where to find one?  Are they any good?

[Guest ___]

The KATO 3-signal track is sold in the US. The signal is on the right side of the track for the US version whereas the Japanese version the signal is on the left.

 

The catalog use to list both the signals and the automated at-grade crossing. (I still see the automatic at-grade crossings still for sale at area hobby shops at lie $200+ dolls) The American version of the crossing has a traditional North American sound to the bell. I've had trouble justifying the cost to buy one for my layout.

 

You can see the signals in action:

[Buck Heard]

Thanks for the info.  That video was cool.  The signals look awesome.  I'll just to have to keep looking on ebay.

[Guest ___]

I have a good deal of information on how to wire the signals and what is needed to make them run on my blog. (On JNS Forum)

[Buck Heard]

I'll check it out.  Thanks!