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A showcase for the NVRRA's custom signal system

Incorporating elements used in prototype signaling, specifically on the Boston and Maine Railroad.  
We are using circuit boards and software developed and produced by:
 

Following prototype practices, we have set out to recreate a system that both functions as the real thing, but also meets our needs as a condensed model railroad.


Some Statistics on our system:


43 Dispatcher Controlled Switches

38 - 3 head signals

19 - 2 head signals

5 - single head signals

10 - Single Dwarfs

4 - Double Dwarfs

183 total signal heads, each capable of 3 colors each.


Dwarf signals at CP-DE near the East end of Deerfield Yard in Deerfield, MA.

Signals display "Clear".


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Dispatcher and trainee at the desk during an Operating Session

After dark, where the East Wye approaches the #2 Main in Ayer, MA.

Signal displaying "Slow Clear".

Signals looking West at CP-FG in Fitchburg, MA.

Signals on both tracks display "Clear".

CP-AY local control panel. This panel

also incorporates signal repeaters.




Click the article to read about the B&Ms approach to signaling.

Credit to Jon Roma for the article.

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