Hand Made Accessories HO Lower Quadrant Home Double Arm British Signal
HO Lower Quadrant Home Double Arm British Signal.
Featuring:
- Authentic British Railway Signalling: HO scale lower quadrant home signal with a double-arm configuration, modelled on traditional British semaphore signalling practices.
- Scale & Layout Compatibility: HO scale (1:87), suitable for HO gauge railway layouts and dioramas.
- Detailed Construction: Finely reproduced signal post, arms, and fittings capture the appearance of classic British railway infrastructure.
- Scenic & Operational Enhancement: Ideal for station approaches, junctions, passing loops, and other controlled sections of track.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Signal Type: Lower Quadrant Home Signal – Double Arm
Technical Specifications:
- Accessory Category: Railway signalling
- Prototype: British semaphore home signal
- Power Requirement: None (unless modified for operation)
- Assembly: Minor assembly may be required
- Installation: Layout-mounted
Perfect for: HO scale railway modellers recreating steam-era and early diesel-era British railway scenes with authentic signalling infrastructure.
Why this accessory matters
Semaphore signals were a vital part of railway operations throughout Britain for more than a century. Double-arm home signals controlled train movements across junctions and complex track arrangements, making them an important detail for historically accurate layouts.
How to use it
Position the signal alongside the track at an appropriate location such as a station throat, junction, or passing loop. Secure it to the layout baseboard and connect any optional operating mechanism according to the manufacturer's instructions.
This is a model railway accessory. It is not a toy.