Has anyone had experience with using Ratio signals and their subsequent signal remote control kit (item 250 in their catalogue). If so, does the working signal apear realistic in its operation and is it easy to put together.

Connor

i have not used these but i think  dukedog used ratio signals ans seep point motors. it is in the index. loads of links are in the index for signals.

look for signals

 

how dukedog done it

I think they are very realistic signals but they are a little tricky to put together.  Not difficult, just fiddly!  They do need painting as well but the end results are very good.

Connor,
I have built  a few ratio signals over the years and find them OK.
Like Chris says they are a bit fiddly to build but make a good representation of the prototype.
If you are going to use the operating mechanisim as supplied (spring, cord and lever) then there should be no problem.
If however you want to operate them with a solenoid or point motor then I recomend you go with the GWR square post design as they are stonger and will take the power of solenoid operation.
You can see how I did mine at this page on my web site.
http://www.frankcollins.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Const.htm

Hope this helps.

Connor,
          nice to hear from you again as the youngest member on the forum….so when are we going to see some pictures of this layout,young fella?
          Why not start a thread in the layouts section and show us old timers how it should be done???Don't be shy now…show Phill why the Great Western is the best railway in the world!!!:twisted::twisted:

Cheers,John.B.