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Forum: Turnout Control Devices, Signaling, & Detection.

Discussion on Turnout control devices, the creation and installation of signaling and detection devices. Assistance with manufacturers equipment.

  1. Go to first new post Does Tam Valley Servos connect directly to Team Digital SRC-16?

    I’m thinking of using servos to control my turnouts and provide routing with the Team Digital SRC-16, but I don’t see any information on connecting...

    Started by Sleeper, 1st Sep 2010 09:57 PM
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    seanm
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  2. Let's Talk Train Detection!!

    Today's water cooler topic, so to speak... I scrolled back in this forum a couple years, and didn't see any threads surveying the currently...

    Started by TwinDad, 8th Sep 2010 11:50 AM
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    Sherman
    Today 11:35 AM Go to last post

  3. Tortoises - How do you control them?

    For those of you with multiple Tortoise switch machines, how do you control them? Via DCC? Did you make a control panel with various switches place...

    Started by MetroRedLn, 8th Nov 2009 07:02 AM
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    Ron Plichta
    8th Sep 2010 12:28 PM Go to last post

  4. Defect detector simulator.

    I just thought I would give everyone here a little preview of one of the projects I have been working on, a defect detector simulator: ...

    Started by pbender, 2nd Sep 2010 10:53 PM
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    5th Sep 2010 08:32 PM Go to last post

  5. A testimonial to CDU's!!

    Ok, I, probably not unlike a lot of other beginners, tend to scoff when I am told something, even by the most experienced modelers. That is exactly...

    Started by REM37411, 21st Aug 2010 11:38 AM
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    MooseID
    4th Sep 2010 03:35 PM Go to last post

  6. Signaling Plan Insanity...

    OK, so, at least for now, I'm settled on the layout, so I thought I'd stall a little longer on the streetscape and work out a signaling plan. I...

    Started by TwinDad, 7th Jun 2010 10:13 PM
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    TwinDad
    4th Sep 2010 12:37 AM Go to last post

  7. Simple Signal System Proposal

    While this is a proposal for NTrak, if you're not an NTrak person likely would also work for you, just ignore that it talks about modules and my...

    Started by bicknell, 13th Aug 2010 11:51 AM
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    3rd Sep 2010 12:51 AM Go to last post

  8. Signaling: a Primer

    Bicknell has started a thread on a simple signaling system for Ntrak modules and layouts and because of this I thought I'd give a primer on how...

    Started by Hoghead, 19th Aug 2010 10:33 AM
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    23rd Aug 2010 05:31 PM Go to last post

  9. Auto Reversing question?

    Okay I have purchased a Turntable for my switching yard so along with any other reverse loops I will also need an additional Auto-Reversing...

    Started by Newbie51, 14th Aug 2010 08:52 PM
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    BryanC
    15th Aug 2010 09:53 AM Go to last post

  10. Question BDL168s stopped woirking.

    I have 2 BDL 168s and they both stopped working. :( I have installed LEDs on the 16 detection circuits for each. The LEDs would illuminate if an...

    Started by tommann, 10th Aug 2010 02:25 PM
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    13th Aug 2010 02:07 PM Go to last post

  11. Crossing lights

    Hey guys, I got myself a couple of level crossing warning lights of ebay and I am wondering how to wire them up. The signals are two red lights...

    Started by smostyn, 15th Apr 2010 05:57 AM
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    PJ&DRC
    21st Jul 2010 01:40 AM Go to last post

  12. Need help with CDU & bipolar LEDs

    Hello all, I'm having a bizarre issue which I believe is really due to my lack of understanding of electronics. Here's the situation: I am using...

    Started by ssoysal, 11th Jul 2010 07:54 PM
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  13. Talking Dave's Page of Gizmos

    Why buy FREDs and other gizmos when you can make them for a few cents yourself All my Train borne gizmos get their power from the track, no batteries...

    Started by PJ&DRC, 15th Jul 2010 06:15 AM
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  14. Operating Traffic Signals-For Streets and Roads

    Hey there, Wanting to start a discussion on operating traffic signals for streets and roads, especially looking for ideas/supplies to create some...

    Started by djsemailme, 9th Jul 2009 05:48 PM
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    TwinDad
    12th Jul 2010 06:58 PM Go to last post

  15. Tam Valley Depot servo controllers

    I decided recently that it would be advantageous to use DCC to control switches and routes on my current layout. This was not going to be easily or...

    Started by seanm, 18th Apr 2010 02:44 AM
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    6th Jul 2010 11:38 PM Go to last post

  16. switch motor options?

    I know they make several wired switches. What is the best to worse rating each 1-best threw 5 worst.

    Started by nscale-nut, 6th Aug 2009 10:22 PM
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    9th Jun 2010 02:24 PM Go to last post

  17. Control wire

    I am looking for some control wire for my turnouts. I want to use a solid three wire in about a 20 gauge to run from switches to turnouts. Although I...

    Started by REM37411, 2nd Jun 2010 10:24 AM
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  18. LocoIO

    I know there are a very few here who use a computer with their layouts. Does anyone here have experience with LocoIO? Either John Jabour's design...

    Started by ranulf, 17th May 2010 08:54 PM
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    seanm
    17th May 2010 10:50 PM Go to last post

  19. Wire for 12 VDC accessories

    Hi all, I am tinkering with using LEDs to show turnout position. I am wondering about wire gauge for the project. I was originally going to go small...

    Started by epumph, 22nd Apr 2010 11:09 AM
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    MooseID
    22nd Apr 2010 01:38 PM Go to last post

  20. FRED- Flashing Red End Of Train Device

    How would I make a FRED- Flashing Red End Of Train Device? I see them on prototype trains. I need the extra boost of realism!

    Started by 16marvigj, 17th Apr 2010 10:41 PM
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    Las Vegas UP
    22nd Apr 2010 11:44 AM Go to last post

  21. T.O. Control help

    I'm trying to come up with a way to have a turnout control on my T-trak. I want to use the mini servos. My problem is some times we may not use DCC...

    Started by Roque, 7th Apr 2010 07:29 PM
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  22. Switch buttons location?

    Hello! I am a new member here and think I have found my new home! I belong to another forum but they are dedicated to all scales not just N scale....

    Started by REM37411, 30th Mar 2010 08:10 AM
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    9th Apr 2010 11:35 PM Go to last post

  23. Anyone Got An Atlas undertable switch machine

    I`d hate to be a bum but i need to find an undertable switch machine as one for my switchs will interfere with my new butterfly platforms so if you...

    Started by CodyO, 3rd Mar 2010 07:42 PM
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    sedlacekj
    23rd Mar 2010 11:52 PM Go to last post

  24. My homemade road crossing flashers

    I wanted a circuit to automatically start warning flashers at a road crossing on what will become the main street of town. While there are various...

    Started by ranulf, 1st Mar 2010 09:37 AM
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    14th Mar 2010 11:40 PM Go to last post

  25. Control Panel Turn Out Indicators

    I'm using a bi-polar power supply (12+ 12- Com) to power Tortoise switch machines via STDP toggles. I want to add indicators to the control panel and...

    Started by Jazzbass01, 8th Mar 2010 01:21 PM
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    TwinDad
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