Infrared Model Train Detection

An easy to use, modular 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 triggers turnouts, crossing signals and animated accessories.

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

• Crossing Signal Controllers: System controllers with flasher circuits to operate grade crossing lights, crossing gates and wig-wags. May be used with all types of signal lights - common anode LEDs, common cathode LEDs, back-to-back LEDs or incandescent lamps. Compatible with MTH RailKing™ 'high rail' operating crossing signals.

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

• 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 white LEDs on a scale model tower. This simulates modern high intensity strobe lights used on tall structures like antenna towers as a warning to low flying aircraft. More...

• Visit us and see our products in action at these upcoming train shows:
  • Oct. 30-31 - Great Scale Model Train Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD.

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