Gateway

Diorama:
Owner Name:	NEONS
Sponsor:	Sir Fig
Date Built:	2000
Date Updated:	2012
Status:	Active
Module Type:	4' standard module w/ lift gate for easy access to the infield of the loop
Length:	4'
Width:	2'
Skyboard:	12" Masonite

Track

Code	Brand	Turnouts	Crossovers	Passing Sidings	Yard Tracks	Industrial Spurs	Other Tracks
80	Atlas	none	none	none	none	none	none

Electrical

	Wire	Connector	110V
Red	12 gauge	PP-30
Yellow	12 gauge	PP-30
Blue	12 gauge	PP-30
Other			Yes

DCC Equipment:	Integral Loconet cable w/female ends on both sides
Powered Accessories:	Infrared sensors at both ends of the module detect when a train is on any track and activates flashing signals at the road crossing. They also activate large flashing lights on the back of the lift-gate to alert those in the layout infield not to raise the lift-gate. Guess why we needed this! A switch under the module determines whether the signals are powered by a wall wart or batteries.

Designer	Carpentry	Track	Wiring	Scenery	Oklahoma Scene	Route 66 Scene	Prototype RR
Sir Fig

Description & History

Also known as our "Geezer Gate" this 4' gateway module has a hinged lift panel, allowing easy access to the infield area of the layout for those who have a little trouble crawling under modules. Unlike other gateways, this one looks like a regular module, having full depth and a skyboard. This unique module was designed by our Minister of Engineering, Steve "Sir Fig" Newton. You can check it out in the Nov-Dec 2003 issue of N-Scale Railroading Magazine. When the gate is opened, safety switches kill power to all tracks on the module and on the two adjacent modules so that no train will accidentally fall into the void or slam into the vertical gate. Special bracing is in place to counteract any misalignment caused by torque or strain. Track alignment is assured by redundant mechanisms that force the gate to seat properly.