The mimic has the added feature that as well as controlling the level crossing, it also has an LED that mimics the crossing lights with an amber light then followed by a flashing red light (Mimic switch comes supplied with multicoloured LED's A single link wire connects the mimic switch to the crossing lightsQuestion topic Car, Road and traffic signsA magnet under the train operates reed switches positioned on the track The trigger reed switch starts the sequence by switching on the amber light, a few seconds later the two red lights start to flash When the train has passed the level crossing it operates the cancel reed switch which switches off the lights until the next train arrives
Barriers Coming Down On A Wooded Rural Level Crossing With Flashing Red Warning Lights To Stop Motorists Crossing The Railway Line As A Train Is Due To Come Through Stock Photo Picture