An easy to use control system for model railroad grade crossing signals and layout automation

• Train Detectors: Optical infrared proximity sensors for detecting model trains on the track. May be used as a reflective detector (sensors in the roadbed) or as an interrupt detector (sensors look across the track).

  Automatically align switches, activate crossing signals and animated accessories.

  Sensors can be used with the room lights on or off, no overhead light sources required. More...

MRD8 8-way IR train detector -- eight infrared model train sensors in one circuit. Put train spotters everywhere on your layout! Details...

• Crossing Signal Controllers: Signal controllers with flasher circuits to operate grade crossing signals from any era, wig wags to four quadrant gate systems. May be used with all types of signal wiring - common anode LEDs, common cathode LEDs, back-to-back LEDs or incandescent lamps.

  Modular system is adaptable to many grade crossing configurations. The system can expand as your layout grows.

  Flasher circuit automatically senses the crossing signal lighting configuration, no manual setup or programming required. Expansion modules allow the crossing signal to protect any number of parallel tracks. More...

• Crossing Signals: A wide selection of crossing signals with LED lights and movable gate arms from Tomar Industries, NJ International and Oregon Rail Supply. Available in O scale, S scale, HO scale and N scale.

• Crossing Bell Sound Effects: This circuit rings an ordinary door bell in a way that imitates a train bell or crossing signal warning bell. Has adjustable rate and intensity. Easy connection to our crossing signal control circuit or other logic circuit for automated on/off control.

  This same circuit may instead be used to flash LEDs on a scale model tower. This simulates strobe lights used on tall structures like antenna towers and beacons. More...

Automated trains for exhibits and displays: Create an eye-catching model railroad display with two or three trains running on the same track. Ideal for educational displays and public exhibits.

A back-and-forth track is often part of a railroad diorama or layout. A street car, commuter train or switch engine automatically runs back and forth on a point-to-point track, adding motion and interest without needing an operator's attention.

Boost the visual effect by running not just one, but two or three trains with Azatrax train detectors and exhibit controllers. More...

• Automated reversing tracks: Reverse loops, turn-around tracks, wyes - they increase your model railroad layout's operational interest and flexibility. But with two-rail track, particularly with traditional DC power, reversing tracks are a wiring challenge and an operator's nuisance.

  Our Track Polarity Controller, together with our infrared train detectors give you the freedom to use turn-around tracks without the threat of derailments or short circuits. More...