Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In past videos I've introduced you to ABS signals, shown you how they work on the prototype and how to use them on a model railroad, and shown you how to build and wire the necessary circuit boards. So the final step is to show you how to install them on a model railroad. In this video I'll show you how those I installed on the Piedmont Southern work, and give you a look behind the fascia at how they are wired.
I checked and there are several sources for detection or restive wheelsets and a quick search will give you many options. Also I will be doing a video to show how I make mine so be patient.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:00 Review
4:00 How they work
7:15 Detector wheelset
10:37 Using detector wheelsets
11:50 Using light caboose or passenger car
13:25 Circuit board installation
17:18 Detector installation
20:24 Wrapup
In past videos I've introduced you to ABS signals, shown you how they work on the prototype and how to use them on a model railroad, and shown you how to build and wire the necessary circuit boards. So the final step is to show you how to install them on a model railroad. In this video I'll show you how those I installed on the Piedmont Southern work, and give you a look behind the fascia at how they are wired.
I checked and there are several sources for detection or restive wheelsets and a quick search will give you many options. Also I will be doing a video to show how I make mine so be patient.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:00 Review
4:00 How they work
7:15 Detector wheelset
10:37 Using detector wheelsets
11:50 Using light caboose or passenger car
13:25 Circuit board installation
17:18 Detector installation
20:24 Wrapup
