Humble new Sign Owner: Questions

[a_gunslinger]

Just got a 4 light crossing light with sign. Built with Safetran and Premier components. See pix.

No idea what I have here But looking forward to raising it.

Questions, plz be patient:

• Inspected last in 1993 - approx. age of this model?

• What type of lights are those?

• Just want it to flash when plugged it: considering the AFDC2-44 from Light to Go (http://www.trafficlights.com)

• To feed it power I don't know where to wire the power or where to start

• Visors and light backs are plastic and in ok shape, few screw holes busted and cracks. Wondering how to repair the plastic hole areas. Maybe look on ebay if not pricey

• Saw some people replicating pole with PVC. Common size

• ALL TIPS and patience welcome

[brett nc railfanner]

You're safetran light looks like a 12x20 inch light.

And BTW welcome to the forums!

[freebrickproductions]

Actually the lights are Safetran 8 inch lights. 12 inch Safetran lights are much deeper and look more like this:
http://www.rxrsignals.net/Alabama/Hunts ... and1/8.JPG

[brett nc railfanner]

Those are 12x24" lights. I was talking about 12x20" lights.

[freebrickproductions]

Those are 12x24" lights. I was talking about 12x20" lights.

12x24 inch lights and 12x20 inch lights use the same light-heads. The only difference is the size of the backgrounds.
Here's a 12 inch Safetran light with a 20 inch background:
http://www.rxrsignals.net/Alabama/Hunts ... ter/22.JPG
As you can see, the light-head has the same design as the one I posted above, the only difference is how large the background is.

[a_gunslinger]

Alright - thanks for the replies! But lets get some of those other questions answered

[NSrailfan4life]

So I am working on something similar. Lol

http://www.rxrsignals.net/Phpbb3/viewto ... =13&t=2776

I Believe I can help you.

[NSrailfan4life]

Okay Questions 1 and 2

1. The lights are circa 1989. Thats When "SAFETRAN" started manufacturing 8" Lights I believe.

2. These are Safetran 8" Lights. L.E.D inserts are also available.

[NSrailfan4life]

Spare parts are hard to find, especially safetran ones. Its really hard to just fit in parts from other manufacturers, even if its the same size light. (8") Also my signal receives power from my outdoor plug outlet. The wires run to a relay, then to the signal. Will work on some schematics for you! BTW do you have a bell? I can also give you tips on that if you have one.

[a_gunslinger]

Thanks for the reply and info!

If we decide to keep inside initially, will standard 110 be fine? I have no bell. Been looking online but don't have the thickest wallet. Will get one at some point!