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 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...

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...

• 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.

  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 configuration 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...