~ Dwarf Signals ~
These dwarf signals were built for use in the Diesel Service Facility on the MANNM Railroad. A 0.25" brass tube was used to hold the 5mm LED in the signal. The base was constructed from brass and polystyrene. A thin sheet of plastic was cut and folded to serve as a the lamp shade, as well as securely holding the LED in place. These signals were buried in asphalt which holds them in place on the layout.
On the railroad:
Here, a blue LED will protect the maintenance track while there are men at work
Wires from the LED run under the asphalt to a control panel that can switch the signal on or off
A red dwarf protects the spur while several blue flags are lit up
The dwarf signals can be hard to see during the day, but at night they really stand out.
Six dwarfs are present in this image.
