Re: Marx "Stop On" signal flasher, tinplate?

MannyrockOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Hi,

Time for me to get a flashing signal for the layout. I really like the Marx Stop-On, because it is only 7 .5 inches tall. (Hard to believe that others are almost a foot tall.)

My question is, that the older ones come with a round black base, or a square green base. Any pros or cons between these two? (I like the round base better.)

And, perhaps I'll have to post this on the electrical board later, but I really want to add a warning bell to this. Anybody ever add a bell or bell sound unit into the circuit? With only a hot and common wire going into this unit, it would seem as if that would be a simple thing to do.

Thanks for any info.

Mannyrock

11/26/211:24 PM

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BogartOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Marx did it with their 418 bell ringing crossing signal. No lights but a nice bell. Not positive how tall it is but maybe that crossing is so well traveled that you needs both lights and a bell! You might be able to find one and use it for parts if it can't stand alone. Marx ON!

Jim K

11/26/211:39 PM

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MannyrockOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Thanks Jim. The Marx with bell is really really tall. I guess if I could find one that is totally trashed, I could salvage the bell on it. But, I would hate to destroy one that is even in just "good" condition.

There is a company that sells a small bell sound component unit, with a small speaker, that can be added to just a flashing light crossing, but it is for HO only, so it is DC powered. I have a bridge rectifier, so maybe after I hook up the Marx Stop-On until with AC power wires running to its screw down posts, I could try hooking up a separate set of feed wires, running away from the screw down posts over to the rectifier to convert current to DC, and then to the DC powered sound unit. But, I would hate to try this without knowing it would work, because that sound unit is a good $50 or more.

It would be easier if I could find an AC powered bell sound unit and speaker, but I haven't been able to find one. Not sure if anybody sells them.

Mannyrock

11/26/212:04 PM

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BogartOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I found 418 on-line that is described as 7-1/2" tall. Don't know but it might be worth pursuing a contact with the seller. I'm sure you could find it too.

Jim K

11/26/214:58 PM

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Soo LineOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Not for sale....just reference

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11/26/215:25 PM

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MannyrockOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Thanks for the photos and info.

The "boxing ring bell" is just a little too much bell in my face for my layout. :-)

I think I'm going to have to go with one that just has flashing lights, and then add and mount the bell unit under the table, directly beneath the signal.

Mannyrock

11/26/216:31 PM

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