Signal Lights Demonstration Video -...
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Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
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Hi All
At long last I completed the project to have working signals and cabin lights on my turntable This is a
record of the process to modify the existing non working signals lights supplied with the turntable to
have working LED lights put in switchable cabin lights all controlled by a ldquoLokPilot Fx V30rdquo decoder
and to use it with TrainController Systems Tested - Uhlenbrock Intellibox and ESU ECoS
Update 26-01-14 The LokPilot Fx V30 decoder failed today and was replaced by a LokPilot Fx V40
See pages 6 to 7 for further information
Red lights flash with the turntable bridge in motion and white lights signal entry or exit from the bridge
Notice that no light can be seen on the back of the signal head at the rear of the turntable as it has been
covered with thin black card
Signal Lights Demonstration Video Time Duration - 38 sec Use the right hand mouse button for video control
19-11-2019 YouTube Video Duration 104
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Modify Existing Signal Mast
This was the most time consuming part of the project and also the most difficult as it required fine
soldering skills
1 I drilled holes by hand from the front of the signal for each light using a 08mm drill held in a pin
vice there is a small indent moulded into the plastic to indicate the centre of the signal light
2 For the top right hand light two holes are required and because they are so close together I made a
slot by removing the small piece between the holes
3 From the back of the signal I enlarged the holes with a 15mm drill making sure I only drilled in by
about 06mm just enough for the LED lens to sit in
Wiring diagram viewed from the back of
the signal
All LEDrsquos are 0603 size
R= red W = white
The enamelled copper wire is 025mm
All resistors are 1k 06W and are
mounted under the bridge
4 I cut 4x 200mm lengths of enamelled copper wire and tinned the
ends using a 450 deg Iron with a solder bubble on the tip to burn
off the enamel and tin the wire ends which were trimmed to length
as required
5 I laid out the LEDrsquos on some ldquoBlue Takrdquo with the correct
orientation and distance and soldered the lengths of enamelled
copper wire with a temperature of 320 deg as in the above
diagram
6 With all wires temporary connected to the ldquoLokPilotrdquo decoder via
the required resistors I tested the LEDrsquos worked
7 Using a small amount of hot melt glue at the back of the signal
mast I then pushed the wired LEDrsquos into position Ensure the red
and white LEDrsquos that are very close together (top left rear view)
have a very small gap so the cathodes of each LED donrsquot touch
8 The wires were then routed along the back of the mast held top
and bottom by masking tape I used white glue and painted over
the wires and the back of the mast
9 With the glue dry I then removed the masking tape and painted on
another coat of white glue
10 Once the glue is dry I then painted the wires dark grey with acrylic
paint
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Modifications to the Turntable Bridge I removed the turntable bridge cabin and drilled a 08mm hole just behind each of the signal mast
mounting holes (see red arrow)
For the cabin lights I used a 10mm
hole (see blue arrow) I drilled from the
top side in the bottom left corner to
ensure the cables were positioned in the
corner of the cabin and wouldnrsquot be
very visible from the outside
For cable access from the decoder to
the resistors I used a 15mm hole (see
yellow arrow) make sure cables clear
motor slide area
4x 1k resistors where mounted on Vero
board (10 holes x 6 foil strips) Make
sure the copper foil is drilledcut under
each resistor The Vero board is glued
into position by hot melt glue
Note - In the photo above you will
notice I have labelled the copper wires
with each function more on this later in
the text
For the power feed red wire to the decoder I made a small
thin plate from brass with a 35mm hole and soldered a
50mm length red wire to it and inserted the wire through
the hole below This location is where the centre rail
location pin on the underneath positions the centre rail and
would also serve as a positive location to hold the brass
plate
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Modifications to the Turntable Bridge continued
For the middle section of the turntable I mounted a Vero board (5 holes x 9 foil strips) as a wire
interconnection strip board this was glued to the bridge deck by hot melt glue The wires from the
LokPilot Fx V30 decoder were soldered to the strip board and the decoder is held in place with some
double sided tape
The red and black wires (orange circle) are temporary connections just so I can program the decoder
The red wire (see red arrow) from the brass plate is disconnected at the moment to allow decoder
programming
The black wire (see black arrow) is soldered to ground rail of the bridge and is disconnected at the
moment to allow decoder programming The other rail is used for an s88 contact (yellow arrow)
See CV and colour table below
Five wires (ESU decoder wire) run from the strip board in the ESU colours for the decoder functions
(F1 F2 F3 F4 and +Pole) to the resistors under the turntable bridge cabin Note how I have routed the
wires to clear the commutator mount (see blue arrow)
Four wires (ESU decoder wire) run from the strip board in the ESU colours for the decoder functions
(F1 F2 F3 and +Pole) to the resistors under the turntable bridge opposite the bridge cabin (see white
arrow)
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CV Settings and Wire Colours for LokPilot Fx V30
All CVrsquos where programmed on the
ECoS using the DCC option on the Programming Track which was connected to the red and black wires
on the bridge (see orange circle page 4)
Have the LEDrsquos temporary connected with clear identification on the wires to aid programming
3x 1k resistors where mounted on Vero board (10 holes x 4 foil strips) Make sure the copper foil is
drilledcut under each resistor The Vero board was glued at the position shown by hot melt glue
Once the Decoder is programmed itrsquos time to complete the wiring
Function CV Value Description Colour
1 90 Decoder Address
112 6 Blink Light Frequency
Aux 1F1 115 20 Red Lights Phase 1 Green
Aux 2F2 116 36 Red Lights Phase 2 Violet
Aux 3F3 117 8 White Lights Orange
Aux 4F4 118 15 Cabin Lights Grey
Ground Black
Centre Rail Red
+ Pole Blue
Head Light (not used) White
Rear Light (not used) Yellow
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CV Values for the LokPilot Fx V4 To obtain correct CV values I used LokProgrammer 448 with firmware 499163
The supplied project file ldquoturntable_lights_4_9_9163esuxrdquo can be used as an example
Warning Make sure you read the ESU decoder instructions before programming any CVrsquos
Please note any Value = xx means the default value wasnrsquot changed
The Index settings CV31 and CV32 must be changed when doing direct CV programming
All CVrsquos where programmed on the ECoS
Wire Colours for LokPilot Fx V40
The wire colours for the V40 Fx decoder remain the same
[Index0 (CV31=0 CV32=0)]
CV Name Range Value Default
1 Primary Address 1-127 90 3
112 Frequency for Blinking Effects (0065536 sec x value) 4-64 8 20
Function Control Settings [Index4096 (CV31=16 CV32=0)]
Function
Output
Mode Select Brightness 0-31 Special Function
CV Value CV Value CV Value
Head Light[1] Not Used 259 1 262 31 263 0
Rear Light[1] Not Used 267 1 270 31 271 0
Aux1[1] Red Flash Phase 1 275 12 278 15 279 128
Aux2[1] Red Flash Phase 2 283 12 286 15 287 129
Aux3 White Lights 291 1 294 15 295 128
Aux4 Cabin Lights 299 1 302 31 303 128
Function Description Colour
Aux 1F1 Red Lights Phase 1 Green
Aux 2F2 Red Lights Phase 2 Violet
Aux 3F3 White Lights Orange
Aux 4F4 Cabin Lights Grey
Ground Black
Centre Rail Red
+ Pole Blue
Head Light (not used) White
Rear Light (not used) Yellow
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LokProgrammer Work Around
For outputs AUX1[1] and AUX2[1] select LED
mode before selecting Output mode (effect) as the
LED mode option for special functions is missing
when the Output mode (effect) Flash Light is
selected
For AUX1[1] Flash light (Phase 1) leave the
Alternate Phase box un-ticked
For AUX2[1] Flash light (Phase 2) the Alternate
Phase box should be ticked
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Final Wiring
The red arrow indicates the 08mm hole just behind the signal mast and the yellow arrow indicates where
a 15mm hole is drilled close to the deck (the hole size could be smaller but I required a longer drill to
reach the rib)
Take one wire at a time from the signal mast remove the wire identity then thread the wire through the
hole (red arrow) from the top of the turntable deck then through the hole (yellow arrow) now re identify
the wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through both holes pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug in the
signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location (see page 5 for wire colour and function identity) now
repeat the process for the remaining wires With all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as
shown
F3
F2
F1
+
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Final Wiring continued
For the cabin lights I used two greenyellow type plcc2 LEDrsquos connected in series mounted on Vero
board (13 holes x 2 foil strips) Under each LED the foil strip has been cut at the right hand end you will
notice a wire bridge across the foil strips for the return path from the cathode to the resistor (F4) below
the turntable deck
I made a loop for the cabin lights wire
(blue arrow) to allow removal of the
cabin in the future as required using
tape to hold it into position The
cathode wire was soldered to F4
resistor and the other wire to the
+Pole
Take one wire at a time from the
signal mast remove the wire identity
then thread the wire through the hole
(red arrow) from the top of the
turntable deck now re identify the
wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through the mast cable hole pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug
in the signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location now repeat the process for the remaining wires With
all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as shown
Signal Mask The last thing to do is to cut some thin black card to glue on the back of the signal head to cover the wires
and to act as a light barrier when the LEDrsquos are on
F4
F3 F2
F1
+
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TrainController Requirements
The first thing I needed to do was to define a Car that would switch all the
functions required by the turntable signals and cabin lights All functions on
the ldquoLokPilotrdquo decoder can be switched onoff via the Train Window as
shown
I defined the Car with an address of 90 (see
CV table on page 5) and defined the four
functions required
The extra items I added to my Switchboard
were few to allow automatic control of the
turntable signals and cabin lights
I added two flags to the existing turntable OffOn toggle switch Next I added the TT Cabin Lights
OffOn toggle switch and the associated OnOff Flagman
I added the TT Signals GoStop toggle switch and associated OnOff Flagman to allow me to control the
turntable entry signals without having to have the turntable in motion this looked better as I was able to
stop locomotives on the entry track when running schedules
The last items were to add a track and block to allow me to associate the Fx Car for the automatic
operation
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TrainController Switches Flags Macro and Block Requirements
Turntable Off Flag and Macro
When the turntable is off the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo is executed F1 and F2 red flashing lights are
turned off and F3 switches the steady white lights on allowing entry or exit to the turntable bridge
Turntable Signal Stop Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable Off Flag and Macrordquo section
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Turntable On Flag and Macro
When the turntable is on the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo is executed F3 switches the steady white
lights off and F1 and F2 red flashing lights are turned on indicating the turntable bridge is in motion and
no entryexit is allowed
Turntable Signal Go Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable On Flag and Macrordquo section
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Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
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TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
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Modifications to the Turntable Bridge I removed the turntable bridge cabin and drilled a 08mm hole just behind each of the signal mast
mounting holes (see red arrow)
For the cabin lights I used a 10mm
hole (see blue arrow) I drilled from the
top side in the bottom left corner to
ensure the cables were positioned in the
corner of the cabin and wouldnrsquot be
very visible from the outside
For cable access from the decoder to
the resistors I used a 15mm hole (see
yellow arrow) make sure cables clear
motor slide area
4x 1k resistors where mounted on Vero
board (10 holes x 6 foil strips) Make
sure the copper foil is drilledcut under
each resistor The Vero board is glued
into position by hot melt glue
Note - In the photo above you will
notice I have labelled the copper wires
with each function more on this later in
the text
For the power feed red wire to the decoder I made a small
thin plate from brass with a 35mm hole and soldered a
50mm length red wire to it and inserted the wire through
the hole below This location is where the centre rail
location pin on the underneath positions the centre rail and
would also serve as a positive location to hold the brass
plate
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Modifications to the Turntable Bridge continued
For the middle section of the turntable I mounted a Vero board (5 holes x 9 foil strips) as a wire
interconnection strip board this was glued to the bridge deck by hot melt glue The wires from the
LokPilot Fx V30 decoder were soldered to the strip board and the decoder is held in place with some
double sided tape
The red and black wires (orange circle) are temporary connections just so I can program the decoder
The red wire (see red arrow) from the brass plate is disconnected at the moment to allow decoder
programming
The black wire (see black arrow) is soldered to ground rail of the bridge and is disconnected at the
moment to allow decoder programming The other rail is used for an s88 contact (yellow arrow)
See CV and colour table below
Five wires (ESU decoder wire) run from the strip board in the ESU colours for the decoder functions
(F1 F2 F3 F4 and +Pole) to the resistors under the turntable bridge cabin Note how I have routed the
wires to clear the commutator mount (see blue arrow)
Four wires (ESU decoder wire) run from the strip board in the ESU colours for the decoder functions
(F1 F2 F3 and +Pole) to the resistors under the turntable bridge opposite the bridge cabin (see white
arrow)
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CV Settings and Wire Colours for LokPilot Fx V30
All CVrsquos where programmed on the
ECoS using the DCC option on the Programming Track which was connected to the red and black wires
on the bridge (see orange circle page 4)
Have the LEDrsquos temporary connected with clear identification on the wires to aid programming
3x 1k resistors where mounted on Vero board (10 holes x 4 foil strips) Make sure the copper foil is
drilledcut under each resistor The Vero board was glued at the position shown by hot melt glue
Once the Decoder is programmed itrsquos time to complete the wiring
Function CV Value Description Colour
1 90 Decoder Address
112 6 Blink Light Frequency
Aux 1F1 115 20 Red Lights Phase 1 Green
Aux 2F2 116 36 Red Lights Phase 2 Violet
Aux 3F3 117 8 White Lights Orange
Aux 4F4 118 15 Cabin Lights Grey
Ground Black
Centre Rail Red
+ Pole Blue
Head Light (not used) White
Rear Light (not used) Yellow
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CV Values for the LokPilot Fx V4 To obtain correct CV values I used LokProgrammer 448 with firmware 499163
The supplied project file ldquoturntable_lights_4_9_9163esuxrdquo can be used as an example
Warning Make sure you read the ESU decoder instructions before programming any CVrsquos
Please note any Value = xx means the default value wasnrsquot changed
The Index settings CV31 and CV32 must be changed when doing direct CV programming
All CVrsquos where programmed on the ECoS
Wire Colours for LokPilot Fx V40
The wire colours for the V40 Fx decoder remain the same
[Index0 (CV31=0 CV32=0)]
CV Name Range Value Default
1 Primary Address 1-127 90 3
112 Frequency for Blinking Effects (0065536 sec x value) 4-64 8 20
Function Control Settings [Index4096 (CV31=16 CV32=0)]
Function
Output
Mode Select Brightness 0-31 Special Function
CV Value CV Value CV Value
Head Light[1] Not Used 259 1 262 31 263 0
Rear Light[1] Not Used 267 1 270 31 271 0
Aux1[1] Red Flash Phase 1 275 12 278 15 279 128
Aux2[1] Red Flash Phase 2 283 12 286 15 287 129
Aux3 White Lights 291 1 294 15 295 128
Aux4 Cabin Lights 299 1 302 31 303 128
Function Description Colour
Aux 1F1 Red Lights Phase 1 Green
Aux 2F2 Red Lights Phase 2 Violet
Aux 3F3 White Lights Orange
Aux 4F4 Cabin Lights Grey
Ground Black
Centre Rail Red
+ Pole Blue
Head Light (not used) White
Rear Light (not used) Yellow
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LokProgrammer Work Around
For outputs AUX1[1] and AUX2[1] select LED
mode before selecting Output mode (effect) as the
LED mode option for special functions is missing
when the Output mode (effect) Flash Light is
selected
For AUX1[1] Flash light (Phase 1) leave the
Alternate Phase box un-ticked
For AUX2[1] Flash light (Phase 2) the Alternate
Phase box should be ticked
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Final Wiring
The red arrow indicates the 08mm hole just behind the signal mast and the yellow arrow indicates where
a 15mm hole is drilled close to the deck (the hole size could be smaller but I required a longer drill to
reach the rib)
Take one wire at a time from the signal mast remove the wire identity then thread the wire through the
hole (red arrow) from the top of the turntable deck then through the hole (yellow arrow) now re identify
the wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through both holes pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug in the
signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location (see page 5 for wire colour and function identity) now
repeat the process for the remaining wires With all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as
shown
F3
F2
F1
+
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Final Wiring continued
For the cabin lights I used two greenyellow type plcc2 LEDrsquos connected in series mounted on Vero
board (13 holes x 2 foil strips) Under each LED the foil strip has been cut at the right hand end you will
notice a wire bridge across the foil strips for the return path from the cathode to the resistor (F4) below
the turntable deck
I made a loop for the cabin lights wire
(blue arrow) to allow removal of the
cabin in the future as required using
tape to hold it into position The
cathode wire was soldered to F4
resistor and the other wire to the
+Pole
Take one wire at a time from the
signal mast remove the wire identity
then thread the wire through the hole
(red arrow) from the top of the
turntable deck now re identify the
wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through the mast cable hole pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug
in the signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location now repeat the process for the remaining wires With
all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as shown
Signal Mask The last thing to do is to cut some thin black card to glue on the back of the signal head to cover the wires
and to act as a light barrier when the LEDrsquos are on
F4
F3 F2
F1
+
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TrainController Requirements
The first thing I needed to do was to define a Car that would switch all the
functions required by the turntable signals and cabin lights All functions on
the ldquoLokPilotrdquo decoder can be switched onoff via the Train Window as
shown
I defined the Car with an address of 90 (see
CV table on page 5) and defined the four
functions required
The extra items I added to my Switchboard
were few to allow automatic control of the
turntable signals and cabin lights
I added two flags to the existing turntable OffOn toggle switch Next I added the TT Cabin Lights
OffOn toggle switch and the associated OnOff Flagman
I added the TT Signals GoStop toggle switch and associated OnOff Flagman to allow me to control the
turntable entry signals without having to have the turntable in motion this looked better as I was able to
stop locomotives on the entry track when running schedules
The last items were to add a track and block to allow me to associate the Fx Car for the automatic
operation
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TrainController Switches Flags Macro and Block Requirements
Turntable Off Flag and Macro
When the turntable is off the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo is executed F1 and F2 red flashing lights are
turned off and F3 switches the steady white lights on allowing entry or exit to the turntable bridge
Turntable Signal Stop Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable Off Flag and Macrordquo section
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Turntable On Flag and Macro
When the turntable is on the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo is executed F3 switches the steady white
lights off and F1 and F2 red flashing lights are turned on indicating the turntable bridge is in motion and
no entryexit is allowed
Turntable Signal Go Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable On Flag and Macrordquo section
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Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
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TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
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Modifications to the Turntable Bridge continued
For the middle section of the turntable I mounted a Vero board (5 holes x 9 foil strips) as a wire
interconnection strip board this was glued to the bridge deck by hot melt glue The wires from the
LokPilot Fx V30 decoder were soldered to the strip board and the decoder is held in place with some
double sided tape
The red and black wires (orange circle) are temporary connections just so I can program the decoder
The red wire (see red arrow) from the brass plate is disconnected at the moment to allow decoder
programming
The black wire (see black arrow) is soldered to ground rail of the bridge and is disconnected at the
moment to allow decoder programming The other rail is used for an s88 contact (yellow arrow)
See CV and colour table below
Five wires (ESU decoder wire) run from the strip board in the ESU colours for the decoder functions
(F1 F2 F3 F4 and +Pole) to the resistors under the turntable bridge cabin Note how I have routed the
wires to clear the commutator mount (see blue arrow)
Four wires (ESU decoder wire) run from the strip board in the ESU colours for the decoder functions
(F1 F2 F3 and +Pole) to the resistors under the turntable bridge opposite the bridge cabin (see white
arrow)
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CV Settings and Wire Colours for LokPilot Fx V30
All CVrsquos where programmed on the
ECoS using the DCC option on the Programming Track which was connected to the red and black wires
on the bridge (see orange circle page 4)
Have the LEDrsquos temporary connected with clear identification on the wires to aid programming
3x 1k resistors where mounted on Vero board (10 holes x 4 foil strips) Make sure the copper foil is
drilledcut under each resistor The Vero board was glued at the position shown by hot melt glue
Once the Decoder is programmed itrsquos time to complete the wiring
Function CV Value Description Colour
1 90 Decoder Address
112 6 Blink Light Frequency
Aux 1F1 115 20 Red Lights Phase 1 Green
Aux 2F2 116 36 Red Lights Phase 2 Violet
Aux 3F3 117 8 White Lights Orange
Aux 4F4 118 15 Cabin Lights Grey
Ground Black
Centre Rail Red
+ Pole Blue
Head Light (not used) White
Rear Light (not used) Yellow
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CV Values for the LokPilot Fx V4 To obtain correct CV values I used LokProgrammer 448 with firmware 499163
The supplied project file ldquoturntable_lights_4_9_9163esuxrdquo can be used as an example
Warning Make sure you read the ESU decoder instructions before programming any CVrsquos
Please note any Value = xx means the default value wasnrsquot changed
The Index settings CV31 and CV32 must be changed when doing direct CV programming
All CVrsquos where programmed on the ECoS
Wire Colours for LokPilot Fx V40
The wire colours for the V40 Fx decoder remain the same
[Index0 (CV31=0 CV32=0)]
CV Name Range Value Default
1 Primary Address 1-127 90 3
112 Frequency for Blinking Effects (0065536 sec x value) 4-64 8 20
Function Control Settings [Index4096 (CV31=16 CV32=0)]
Function
Output
Mode Select Brightness 0-31 Special Function
CV Value CV Value CV Value
Head Light[1] Not Used 259 1 262 31 263 0
Rear Light[1] Not Used 267 1 270 31 271 0
Aux1[1] Red Flash Phase 1 275 12 278 15 279 128
Aux2[1] Red Flash Phase 2 283 12 286 15 287 129
Aux3 White Lights 291 1 294 15 295 128
Aux4 Cabin Lights 299 1 302 31 303 128
Function Description Colour
Aux 1F1 Red Lights Phase 1 Green
Aux 2F2 Red Lights Phase 2 Violet
Aux 3F3 White Lights Orange
Aux 4F4 Cabin Lights Grey
Ground Black
Centre Rail Red
+ Pole Blue
Head Light (not used) White
Rear Light (not used) Yellow
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LokProgrammer Work Around
For outputs AUX1[1] and AUX2[1] select LED
mode before selecting Output mode (effect) as the
LED mode option for special functions is missing
when the Output mode (effect) Flash Light is
selected
For AUX1[1] Flash light (Phase 1) leave the
Alternate Phase box un-ticked
For AUX2[1] Flash light (Phase 2) the Alternate
Phase box should be ticked
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Final Wiring
The red arrow indicates the 08mm hole just behind the signal mast and the yellow arrow indicates where
a 15mm hole is drilled close to the deck (the hole size could be smaller but I required a longer drill to
reach the rib)
Take one wire at a time from the signal mast remove the wire identity then thread the wire through the
hole (red arrow) from the top of the turntable deck then through the hole (yellow arrow) now re identify
the wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through both holes pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug in the
signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location (see page 5 for wire colour and function identity) now
repeat the process for the remaining wires With all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as
shown
F3
F2
F1
+
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Final Wiring continued
For the cabin lights I used two greenyellow type plcc2 LEDrsquos connected in series mounted on Vero
board (13 holes x 2 foil strips) Under each LED the foil strip has been cut at the right hand end you will
notice a wire bridge across the foil strips for the return path from the cathode to the resistor (F4) below
the turntable deck
I made a loop for the cabin lights wire
(blue arrow) to allow removal of the
cabin in the future as required using
tape to hold it into position The
cathode wire was soldered to F4
resistor and the other wire to the
+Pole
Take one wire at a time from the
signal mast remove the wire identity
then thread the wire through the hole
(red arrow) from the top of the
turntable deck now re identify the
wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through the mast cable hole pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug
in the signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location now repeat the process for the remaining wires With
all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as shown
Signal Mask The last thing to do is to cut some thin black card to glue on the back of the signal head to cover the wires
and to act as a light barrier when the LEDrsquos are on
F4
F3 F2
F1
+
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TrainController Requirements
The first thing I needed to do was to define a Car that would switch all the
functions required by the turntable signals and cabin lights All functions on
the ldquoLokPilotrdquo decoder can be switched onoff via the Train Window as
shown
I defined the Car with an address of 90 (see
CV table on page 5) and defined the four
functions required
The extra items I added to my Switchboard
were few to allow automatic control of the
turntable signals and cabin lights
I added two flags to the existing turntable OffOn toggle switch Next I added the TT Cabin Lights
OffOn toggle switch and the associated OnOff Flagman
I added the TT Signals GoStop toggle switch and associated OnOff Flagman to allow me to control the
turntable entry signals without having to have the turntable in motion this looked better as I was able to
stop locomotives on the entry track when running schedules
The last items were to add a track and block to allow me to associate the Fx Car for the automatic
operation
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
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TrainController Switches Flags Macro and Block Requirements
Turntable Off Flag and Macro
When the turntable is off the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo is executed F1 and F2 red flashing lights are
turned off and F3 switches the steady white lights on allowing entry or exit to the turntable bridge
Turntable Signal Stop Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable Off Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
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Turntable On Flag and Macro
When the turntable is on the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo is executed F3 switches the steady white
lights off and F1 and F2 red flashing lights are turned on indicating the turntable bridge is in motion and
no entryexit is allowed
Turntable Signal Go Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable On Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
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Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
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TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 5
CV Settings and Wire Colours for LokPilot Fx V30
All CVrsquos where programmed on the
ECoS using the DCC option on the Programming Track which was connected to the red and black wires
on the bridge (see orange circle page 4)
Have the LEDrsquos temporary connected with clear identification on the wires to aid programming
3x 1k resistors where mounted on Vero board (10 holes x 4 foil strips) Make sure the copper foil is
drilledcut under each resistor The Vero board was glued at the position shown by hot melt glue
Once the Decoder is programmed itrsquos time to complete the wiring
Function CV Value Description Colour
1 90 Decoder Address
112 6 Blink Light Frequency
Aux 1F1 115 20 Red Lights Phase 1 Green
Aux 2F2 116 36 Red Lights Phase 2 Violet
Aux 3F3 117 8 White Lights Orange
Aux 4F4 118 15 Cabin Lights Grey
Ground Black
Centre Rail Red
+ Pole Blue
Head Light (not used) White
Rear Light (not used) Yellow
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CV Values for the LokPilot Fx V4 To obtain correct CV values I used LokProgrammer 448 with firmware 499163
The supplied project file ldquoturntable_lights_4_9_9163esuxrdquo can be used as an example
Warning Make sure you read the ESU decoder instructions before programming any CVrsquos
Please note any Value = xx means the default value wasnrsquot changed
The Index settings CV31 and CV32 must be changed when doing direct CV programming
All CVrsquos where programmed on the ECoS
Wire Colours for LokPilot Fx V40
The wire colours for the V40 Fx decoder remain the same
[Index0 (CV31=0 CV32=0)]
CV Name Range Value Default
1 Primary Address 1-127 90 3
112 Frequency for Blinking Effects (0065536 sec x value) 4-64 8 20
Function Control Settings [Index4096 (CV31=16 CV32=0)]
Function
Output
Mode Select Brightness 0-31 Special Function
CV Value CV Value CV Value
Head Light[1] Not Used 259 1 262 31 263 0
Rear Light[1] Not Used 267 1 270 31 271 0
Aux1[1] Red Flash Phase 1 275 12 278 15 279 128
Aux2[1] Red Flash Phase 2 283 12 286 15 287 129
Aux3 White Lights 291 1 294 15 295 128
Aux4 Cabin Lights 299 1 302 31 303 128
Function Description Colour
Aux 1F1 Red Lights Phase 1 Green
Aux 2F2 Red Lights Phase 2 Violet
Aux 3F3 White Lights Orange
Aux 4F4 Cabin Lights Grey
Ground Black
Centre Rail Red
+ Pole Blue
Head Light (not used) White
Rear Light (not used) Yellow
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LokProgrammer Work Around
For outputs AUX1[1] and AUX2[1] select LED
mode before selecting Output mode (effect) as the
LED mode option for special functions is missing
when the Output mode (effect) Flash Light is
selected
For AUX1[1] Flash light (Phase 1) leave the
Alternate Phase box un-ticked
For AUX2[1] Flash light (Phase 2) the Alternate
Phase box should be ticked
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Final Wiring
The red arrow indicates the 08mm hole just behind the signal mast and the yellow arrow indicates where
a 15mm hole is drilled close to the deck (the hole size could be smaller but I required a longer drill to
reach the rib)
Take one wire at a time from the signal mast remove the wire identity then thread the wire through the
hole (red arrow) from the top of the turntable deck then through the hole (yellow arrow) now re identify
the wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through both holes pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug in the
signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location (see page 5 for wire colour and function identity) now
repeat the process for the remaining wires With all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as
shown
F3
F2
F1
+
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Final Wiring continued
For the cabin lights I used two greenyellow type plcc2 LEDrsquos connected in series mounted on Vero
board (13 holes x 2 foil strips) Under each LED the foil strip has been cut at the right hand end you will
notice a wire bridge across the foil strips for the return path from the cathode to the resistor (F4) below
the turntable deck
I made a loop for the cabin lights wire
(blue arrow) to allow removal of the
cabin in the future as required using
tape to hold it into position The
cathode wire was soldered to F4
resistor and the other wire to the
+Pole
Take one wire at a time from the
signal mast remove the wire identity
then thread the wire through the hole
(red arrow) from the top of the
turntable deck now re identify the
wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through the mast cable hole pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug
in the signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location now repeat the process for the remaining wires With
all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as shown
Signal Mask The last thing to do is to cut some thin black card to glue on the back of the signal head to cover the wires
and to act as a light barrier when the LEDrsquos are on
F4
F3 F2
F1
+
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TrainController Requirements
The first thing I needed to do was to define a Car that would switch all the
functions required by the turntable signals and cabin lights All functions on
the ldquoLokPilotrdquo decoder can be switched onoff via the Train Window as
shown
I defined the Car with an address of 90 (see
CV table on page 5) and defined the four
functions required
The extra items I added to my Switchboard
were few to allow automatic control of the
turntable signals and cabin lights
I added two flags to the existing turntable OffOn toggle switch Next I added the TT Cabin Lights
OffOn toggle switch and the associated OnOff Flagman
I added the TT Signals GoStop toggle switch and associated OnOff Flagman to allow me to control the
turntable entry signals without having to have the turntable in motion this looked better as I was able to
stop locomotives on the entry track when running schedules
The last items were to add a track and block to allow me to associate the Fx Car for the automatic
operation
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 11
TrainController Switches Flags Macro and Block Requirements
Turntable Off Flag and Macro
When the turntable is off the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo is executed F1 and F2 red flashing lights are
turned off and F3 switches the steady white lights on allowing entry or exit to the turntable bridge
Turntable Signal Stop Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable Off Flag and Macrordquo section
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Turntable On Flag and Macro
When the turntable is on the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo is executed F3 switches the steady white
lights off and F1 and F2 red flashing lights are turned on indicating the turntable bridge is in motion and
no entryexit is allowed
Turntable Signal Go Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable On Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
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Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
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TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 6
CV Values for the LokPilot Fx V4 To obtain correct CV values I used LokProgrammer 448 with firmware 499163
The supplied project file ldquoturntable_lights_4_9_9163esuxrdquo can be used as an example
Warning Make sure you read the ESU decoder instructions before programming any CVrsquos
Please note any Value = xx means the default value wasnrsquot changed
The Index settings CV31 and CV32 must be changed when doing direct CV programming
All CVrsquos where programmed on the ECoS
Wire Colours for LokPilot Fx V40
The wire colours for the V40 Fx decoder remain the same
[Index0 (CV31=0 CV32=0)]
CV Name Range Value Default
1 Primary Address 1-127 90 3
112 Frequency for Blinking Effects (0065536 sec x value) 4-64 8 20
Function Control Settings [Index4096 (CV31=16 CV32=0)]
Function
Output
Mode Select Brightness 0-31 Special Function
CV Value CV Value CV Value
Head Light[1] Not Used 259 1 262 31 263 0
Rear Light[1] Not Used 267 1 270 31 271 0
Aux1[1] Red Flash Phase 1 275 12 278 15 279 128
Aux2[1] Red Flash Phase 2 283 12 286 15 287 129
Aux3 White Lights 291 1 294 15 295 128
Aux4 Cabin Lights 299 1 302 31 303 128
Function Description Colour
Aux 1F1 Red Lights Phase 1 Green
Aux 2F2 Red Lights Phase 2 Violet
Aux 3F3 White Lights Orange
Aux 4F4 Cabin Lights Grey
Ground Black
Centre Rail Red
+ Pole Blue
Head Light (not used) White
Rear Light (not used) Yellow
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LokProgrammer Work Around
For outputs AUX1[1] and AUX2[1] select LED
mode before selecting Output mode (effect) as the
LED mode option for special functions is missing
when the Output mode (effect) Flash Light is
selected
For AUX1[1] Flash light (Phase 1) leave the
Alternate Phase box un-ticked
For AUX2[1] Flash light (Phase 2) the Alternate
Phase box should be ticked
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Final Wiring
The red arrow indicates the 08mm hole just behind the signal mast and the yellow arrow indicates where
a 15mm hole is drilled close to the deck (the hole size could be smaller but I required a longer drill to
reach the rib)
Take one wire at a time from the signal mast remove the wire identity then thread the wire through the
hole (red arrow) from the top of the turntable deck then through the hole (yellow arrow) now re identify
the wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through both holes pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug in the
signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location (see page 5 for wire colour and function identity) now
repeat the process for the remaining wires With all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as
shown
F3
F2
F1
+
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Final Wiring continued
For the cabin lights I used two greenyellow type plcc2 LEDrsquos connected in series mounted on Vero
board (13 holes x 2 foil strips) Under each LED the foil strip has been cut at the right hand end you will
notice a wire bridge across the foil strips for the return path from the cathode to the resistor (F4) below
the turntable deck
I made a loop for the cabin lights wire
(blue arrow) to allow removal of the
cabin in the future as required using
tape to hold it into position The
cathode wire was soldered to F4
resistor and the other wire to the
+Pole
Take one wire at a time from the
signal mast remove the wire identity
then thread the wire through the hole
(red arrow) from the top of the
turntable deck now re identify the
wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through the mast cable hole pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug
in the signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location now repeat the process for the remaining wires With
all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as shown
Signal Mask The last thing to do is to cut some thin black card to glue on the back of the signal head to cover the wires
and to act as a light barrier when the LEDrsquos are on
F4
F3 F2
F1
+
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TrainController Requirements
The first thing I needed to do was to define a Car that would switch all the
functions required by the turntable signals and cabin lights All functions on
the ldquoLokPilotrdquo decoder can be switched onoff via the Train Window as
shown
I defined the Car with an address of 90 (see
CV table on page 5) and defined the four
functions required
The extra items I added to my Switchboard
were few to allow automatic control of the
turntable signals and cabin lights
I added two flags to the existing turntable OffOn toggle switch Next I added the TT Cabin Lights
OffOn toggle switch and the associated OnOff Flagman
I added the TT Signals GoStop toggle switch and associated OnOff Flagman to allow me to control the
turntable entry signals without having to have the turntable in motion this looked better as I was able to
stop locomotives on the entry track when running schedules
The last items were to add a track and block to allow me to associate the Fx Car for the automatic
operation
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 11
TrainController Switches Flags Macro and Block Requirements
Turntable Off Flag and Macro
When the turntable is off the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo is executed F1 and F2 red flashing lights are
turned off and F3 switches the steady white lights on allowing entry or exit to the turntable bridge
Turntable Signal Stop Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable Off Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 12
Turntable On Flag and Macro
When the turntable is on the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo is executed F3 switches the steady white
lights off and F1 and F2 red flashing lights are turned on indicating the turntable bridge is in motion and
no entryexit is allowed
Turntable Signal Go Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable On Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
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Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
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TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
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LokProgrammer Work Around
For outputs AUX1[1] and AUX2[1] select LED
mode before selecting Output mode (effect) as the
LED mode option for special functions is missing
when the Output mode (effect) Flash Light is
selected
For AUX1[1] Flash light (Phase 1) leave the
Alternate Phase box un-ticked
For AUX2[1] Flash light (Phase 2) the Alternate
Phase box should be ticked
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Final Wiring
The red arrow indicates the 08mm hole just behind the signal mast and the yellow arrow indicates where
a 15mm hole is drilled close to the deck (the hole size could be smaller but I required a longer drill to
reach the rib)
Take one wire at a time from the signal mast remove the wire identity then thread the wire through the
hole (red arrow) from the top of the turntable deck then through the hole (yellow arrow) now re identify
the wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through both holes pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug in the
signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location (see page 5 for wire colour and function identity) now
repeat the process for the remaining wires With all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as
shown
F3
F2
F1
+
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
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Final Wiring continued
For the cabin lights I used two greenyellow type plcc2 LEDrsquos connected in series mounted on Vero
board (13 holes x 2 foil strips) Under each LED the foil strip has been cut at the right hand end you will
notice a wire bridge across the foil strips for the return path from the cathode to the resistor (F4) below
the turntable deck
I made a loop for the cabin lights wire
(blue arrow) to allow removal of the
cabin in the future as required using
tape to hold it into position The
cathode wire was soldered to F4
resistor and the other wire to the
+Pole
Take one wire at a time from the
signal mast remove the wire identity
then thread the wire through the hole
(red arrow) from the top of the
turntable deck now re identify the
wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through the mast cable hole pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug
in the signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location now repeat the process for the remaining wires With
all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as shown
Signal Mask The last thing to do is to cut some thin black card to glue on the back of the signal head to cover the wires
and to act as a light barrier when the LEDrsquos are on
F4
F3 F2
F1
+
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TrainController Requirements
The first thing I needed to do was to define a Car that would switch all the
functions required by the turntable signals and cabin lights All functions on
the ldquoLokPilotrdquo decoder can be switched onoff via the Train Window as
shown
I defined the Car with an address of 90 (see
CV table on page 5) and defined the four
functions required
The extra items I added to my Switchboard
were few to allow automatic control of the
turntable signals and cabin lights
I added two flags to the existing turntable OffOn toggle switch Next I added the TT Cabin Lights
OffOn toggle switch and the associated OnOff Flagman
I added the TT Signals GoStop toggle switch and associated OnOff Flagman to allow me to control the
turntable entry signals without having to have the turntable in motion this looked better as I was able to
stop locomotives on the entry track when running schedules
The last items were to add a track and block to allow me to associate the Fx Car for the automatic
operation
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 11
TrainController Switches Flags Macro and Block Requirements
Turntable Off Flag and Macro
When the turntable is off the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo is executed F1 and F2 red flashing lights are
turned off and F3 switches the steady white lights on allowing entry or exit to the turntable bridge
Turntable Signal Stop Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable Off Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 12
Turntable On Flag and Macro
When the turntable is on the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo is executed F3 switches the steady white
lights off and F1 and F2 red flashing lights are turned on indicating the turntable bridge is in motion and
no entryexit is allowed
Turntable Signal Go Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable On Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 13
Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
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TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 8
Final Wiring
The red arrow indicates the 08mm hole just behind the signal mast and the yellow arrow indicates where
a 15mm hole is drilled close to the deck (the hole size could be smaller but I required a longer drill to
reach the rib)
Take one wire at a time from the signal mast remove the wire identity then thread the wire through the
hole (red arrow) from the top of the turntable deck then through the hole (yellow arrow) now re identify
the wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through both holes pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug in the
signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location (see page 5 for wire colour and function identity) now
repeat the process for the remaining wires With all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as
shown
F3
F2
F1
+
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 9
Final Wiring continued
For the cabin lights I used two greenyellow type plcc2 LEDrsquos connected in series mounted on Vero
board (13 holes x 2 foil strips) Under each LED the foil strip has been cut at the right hand end you will
notice a wire bridge across the foil strips for the return path from the cathode to the resistor (F4) below
the turntable deck
I made a loop for the cabin lights wire
(blue arrow) to allow removal of the
cabin in the future as required using
tape to hold it into position The
cathode wire was soldered to F4
resistor and the other wire to the
+Pole
Take one wire at a time from the
signal mast remove the wire identity
then thread the wire through the hole
(red arrow) from the top of the
turntable deck now re identify the
wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through the mast cable hole pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug
in the signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location now repeat the process for the remaining wires With
all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as shown
Signal Mask The last thing to do is to cut some thin black card to glue on the back of the signal head to cover the wires
and to act as a light barrier when the LEDrsquos are on
F4
F3 F2
F1
+
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 10
TrainController Requirements
The first thing I needed to do was to define a Car that would switch all the
functions required by the turntable signals and cabin lights All functions on
the ldquoLokPilotrdquo decoder can be switched onoff via the Train Window as
shown
I defined the Car with an address of 90 (see
CV table on page 5) and defined the four
functions required
The extra items I added to my Switchboard
were few to allow automatic control of the
turntable signals and cabin lights
I added two flags to the existing turntable OffOn toggle switch Next I added the TT Cabin Lights
OffOn toggle switch and the associated OnOff Flagman
I added the TT Signals GoStop toggle switch and associated OnOff Flagman to allow me to control the
turntable entry signals without having to have the turntable in motion this looked better as I was able to
stop locomotives on the entry track when running schedules
The last items were to add a track and block to allow me to associate the Fx Car for the automatic
operation
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 11
TrainController Switches Flags Macro and Block Requirements
Turntable Off Flag and Macro
When the turntable is off the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo is executed F1 and F2 red flashing lights are
turned off and F3 switches the steady white lights on allowing entry or exit to the turntable bridge
Turntable Signal Stop Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable Off Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 12
Turntable On Flag and Macro
When the turntable is on the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo is executed F3 switches the steady white
lights off and F1 and F2 red flashing lights are turned on indicating the turntable bridge is in motion and
no entryexit is allowed
Turntable Signal Go Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable On Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 13
Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 14
TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 9
Final Wiring continued
For the cabin lights I used two greenyellow type plcc2 LEDrsquos connected in series mounted on Vero
board (13 holes x 2 foil strips) Under each LED the foil strip has been cut at the right hand end you will
notice a wire bridge across the foil strips for the return path from the cathode to the resistor (F4) below
the turntable deck
I made a loop for the cabin lights wire
(blue arrow) to allow removal of the
cabin in the future as required using
tape to hold it into position The
cathode wire was soldered to F4
resistor and the other wire to the
+Pole
Take one wire at a time from the
signal mast remove the wire identity
then thread the wire through the hole
(red arrow) from the top of the
turntable deck now re identify the
wire once again
Repeat the process for the remaining 3 wires making sure you identify each wire as you go
Now with all wires treaded through the mast cable hole pull all wires at the red arrow until you can plug
in the signal mast to its mounting hole on the topside of the deck
Make a wire loop as shown remove one wire identity at a time cut wire to length tin the end of the wire
and solder to the Vero board at the correct location now repeat the process for the remaining wires With
all wires soldered hold the wires with some tape as shown
Signal Mask The last thing to do is to cut some thin black card to glue on the back of the signal head to cover the wires
and to act as a light barrier when the LEDrsquos are on
F4
F3 F2
F1
+
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httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 10
TrainController Requirements
The first thing I needed to do was to define a Car that would switch all the
functions required by the turntable signals and cabin lights All functions on
the ldquoLokPilotrdquo decoder can be switched onoff via the Train Window as
shown
I defined the Car with an address of 90 (see
CV table on page 5) and defined the four
functions required
The extra items I added to my Switchboard
were few to allow automatic control of the
turntable signals and cabin lights
I added two flags to the existing turntable OffOn toggle switch Next I added the TT Cabin Lights
OffOn toggle switch and the associated OnOff Flagman
I added the TT Signals GoStop toggle switch and associated OnOff Flagman to allow me to control the
turntable entry signals without having to have the turntable in motion this looked better as I was able to
stop locomotives on the entry track when running schedules
The last items were to add a track and block to allow me to associate the Fx Car for the automatic
operation
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 11
TrainController Switches Flags Macro and Block Requirements
Turntable Off Flag and Macro
When the turntable is off the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo is executed F1 and F2 red flashing lights are
turned off and F3 switches the steady white lights on allowing entry or exit to the turntable bridge
Turntable Signal Stop Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable Off Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 12
Turntable On Flag and Macro
When the turntable is on the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo is executed F3 switches the steady white
lights off and F1 and F2 red flashing lights are turned on indicating the turntable bridge is in motion and
no entryexit is allowed
Turntable Signal Go Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable On Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 13
Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
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TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 10
TrainController Requirements
The first thing I needed to do was to define a Car that would switch all the
functions required by the turntable signals and cabin lights All functions on
the ldquoLokPilotrdquo decoder can be switched onoff via the Train Window as
shown
I defined the Car with an address of 90 (see
CV table on page 5) and defined the four
functions required
The extra items I added to my Switchboard
were few to allow automatic control of the
turntable signals and cabin lights
I added two flags to the existing turntable OffOn toggle switch Next I added the TT Cabin Lights
OffOn toggle switch and the associated OnOff Flagman
I added the TT Signals GoStop toggle switch and associated OnOff Flagman to allow me to control the
turntable entry signals without having to have the turntable in motion this looked better as I was able to
stop locomotives on the entry track when running schedules
The last items were to add a track and block to allow me to associate the Fx Car for the automatic
operation
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 11
TrainController Switches Flags Macro and Block Requirements
Turntable Off Flag and Macro
When the turntable is off the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo is executed F1 and F2 red flashing lights are
turned off and F3 switches the steady white lights on allowing entry or exit to the turntable bridge
Turntable Signal Stop Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable Off Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 12
Turntable On Flag and Macro
When the turntable is on the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo is executed F3 switches the steady white
lights off and F1 and F2 red flashing lights are turned on indicating the turntable bridge is in motion and
no entryexit is allowed
Turntable Signal Go Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable On Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 13
Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
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TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 11
TrainController Switches Flags Macro and Block Requirements
Turntable Off Flag and Macro
When the turntable is off the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo is executed F1 and F2 red flashing lights are
turned off and F3 switches the steady white lights on allowing entry or exit to the turntable bridge
Turntable Signal Stop Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable Off Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 12
Turntable On Flag and Macro
When the turntable is on the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo is executed F3 switches the steady white
lights off and F1 and F2 red flashing lights are turned on indicating the turntable bridge is in motion and
no entryexit is allowed
Turntable Signal Go Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable On Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 13
Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
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TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 12
Turntable On Flag and Macro
When the turntable is on the macro ldquoTT Bridge Signals Stoprdquo is executed F3 switches the steady white
lights off and F1 and F2 red flashing lights are turned on indicating the turntable bridge is in motion and
no entryexit is allowed
Turntable Signal Go Flag and Toggle Switch
The ldquoTT Bridge Signals Gordquo macro is shown above under ldquoTurntable On Flag and Macrordquo section
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 13
Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 14
TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 13
Cabin Lights Off
Cabin Lights On
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 14
TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains
Tip - Working Turntable Signals and Cabin Lights using Gold TC70F1 and Above Date 24-03-2011 Created Modified 22-04-2011 Modified 26-01-2014 19-11-2019 YouTube Link
httpmembersozemailcomau~rossstewrmsmarklinhtml 14
TT Signals Block
The Flags ldquoTT Bridge Onrdquo ldquoTT Bridge Offrdquo
ldquoTT Cabin Lights Offrdquo ldquoTT Cabin Lights
Onrdquo rdquoTT Signals Gordquo and ldquoTT Signals Stoprdquo
must be inserted into the ldquoTT Signalsrdquo block and
the Car ldquo(90) TT Signals Fxrdquo must be associated
with the block as this allows commands to be sent
from the Switchboard via the Car out to the
decoder mounted under the turntable bridge
The supplied file ldquofx_1yrardquo (8Kb) is the graphic
of the front view engine with Fx beside it
As always enjoy your model trains