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I started this business in the mid 1980’s when I found
a pair of NJI crossing signals at a train show. I was intrigued by
it’s more scale size and appearance, but also by the difficulty of finding
any more of them. It looked like there was a void in this hobby that
needed to be filled. I made a small diorama with the two signals and
presented it at the York show. There seemed to be a great deal of
interest in modeling with scale signals so Christopher Enterprises was
formed. Over the years I gradually increased my variety to over 200
different signals and electronics.
Over the years I have also tried to improve each of my signals towards that “perfect” reproduction of the actual prototype. In a way, this is impossible since each real signal is assembled according to the situation it has to control. Additional variations also occur between railroads and manufacturers. Time also causes some variations as the railroads are taken over or they try to improve signaling. Finally, the modeling process itself will cause some variation from the actual prototypes.
Since there are so many variations out there, I renamed the business CUSTOM SIGNALS. I think you will find the signals to be the best in the O scale market today. My signals are hand crafted mostly in brass. All of my mast signals come with complete platform and railing details for each target, while the bridge signals do not. They will also have at least 12 inches of color-coded wire leads and all the new productions will come with RJ-11 jacks for easier installation. Every effort is made to maintain that perfect scale appearance while giving quality performance.I have combined forces with Atlas-O in the production of the new signal controller the BSC-1. This signal controller will give the operator a full function, bidirectional, three aspect, ABS (Automatic Block Signaling) system. It will be marketed as the 21st CENTURY SIGNAL SYSTEM™ and be included with Atlas-O’s single target block signal.
Custom Signals will be producing a wide variety of double and triple target interlocking signals to accompany Atlas’ block signal. These will also include the BSC-1 controllers. To enhance the system, Custom Signals will also be producing the more advanced APB (Absolute Permissive Block) signaling system. It will be marketed as the CUSTOM SIGNALS’ MODULAR SIGNAL SYSTEM™. It will integrate with the Atlas-O controllers to give the correct aspects at passing sidings, junctions, diamonds, crossovers, etc. These advanced features will be sold separately so that you only purchase what you need or want.
I also have plans for a variety of additional products including new improved GRADE CROSSING SIGNALS with a new flasher/detector board, the GCF-1. Eventually Atlas-O and Custom Signals will be producing most of the signals used on America’s Railroads yesterday and today. In addition, I will be concentrating in two other areas. First, I will be doing LAYOUT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION of complete signaling systems. Second, I will continue to build the CUSTOM SIGNAL ACCESSORIES that customers want to make their layouts unique. Please call or e-mail your particular needs.
Terry Christopher
CUSTOM SIGNALS
eMail:
terry@customsignals.com