instructions |
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Instructions to download | Most of our instructions can be downloaded from this page |
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train detectors |
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Infrared detection | How infra red train detection works and installation explained. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDOT-1 | Detects train and lights a LED (output for other electronics) |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDOT-1D | As IRDOT-1 with 5 second undetected delay. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDOT-2 | Detects train and lights a LED, plus operates a built-in changeover contact. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDOT-2D | As IRDOT-2 with 5 second undetect delay. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDOT-3 | Operates detect LED and undetect LED or bicolour LED, built-in Double pole contacts |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDOT-3D | Operates as IRDOT-3 with selectable undetect delays. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
servo motor controls |
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Servo Controller | Servo Motor Controllers, Servo motors, how use them to control points signals and moving accessories. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Bouncing Semaphore Controller | Servo Motor Controller to give bouncing effect for semaphore signals etc. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
DCC Bouncing Semaphore Controller | Provides semaphore signals with a realistic bounce powered and controlled by DCC |
DCC |
Uncoupler | Uncoupler Kit for tension lock couplings. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Motorised private siding gate kit | Servo operated gate kit for private sidings. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
signalling |
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Signalling | Background information about how signals are used on full size railways |
INFORMATION |
which board for 2 aspect signalling | Selecting the correct board for 2 aspect signal control and an explaination of how they are used. |
INFORMATION |
which board for 3 and 4 aspect signalling | How our boards are used to control 3 and 4 aspect signals and route indicators for junctions. |
INFORMATION |
IRDASC-1 | 2 Aspect signal control for common negative LED signals. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDASC-DSS | controls Dapol Semaphore signal |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDASC-3 | controls 2 Aspect signals, as above with extra contact to prevent train passing a red signal |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDASC-4 | 2, 3 and 4 aspect LED signal control |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDASC-4RI | As IRDASC-4 with addition of route indicator (feather) control. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDASC-5 | 2, 3 and 4 aspect LED signal control plus isolation contact to prevent train passing signal at red. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDASC-5RI | 2, 3 and 4 aspect LED signal control plus isolation contact to prevent train passing signal at red. Plus route indicator (feather) control. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
MAS-Sequencer | Simple 2, 3 or 4 Aspect automatic signal control. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Mas Sequencer RI | Simple 2, 3 or 4 Aspect automatic signal control. Plus route indicator (feather) control. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDASC4 flashing yellow and flashing double yellow | To give flashing yellow and double yellow when approaching a lit feather (route indicator). |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Semaphore Sequencer | Provides automatic operation of Dapol Semaphore signals |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Bouncing Semaphore Controller | Provides semaphore signals with a realistic bounce |
ANALOGUE DCC |
DCC Bouncing Semaphore Controller | Provides semaphore signals with a realistic bounce powered and controlled by DCC |
DCC |
OO gauge signals | Models of 2,3,4 aspect signals, ground signals etc Compatible with our controls. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Train Direction Detector | Senses which direction a train is moving. Activates the RR (reverse running) terminals of signal units |
ANALOGUE |
level crossings |
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Grade Crossing | American style level crossing controller |
ANALOGUE DCC |
faller crossing | Grade Crossing for Faller crossing. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Level Crossing Gates | Our easily motorised gates for single and double track crossings |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Level Crossing controllers | A range of British style level crossing controllers for half barriers full barriers and gated level crossings with servo motor option |
ANALOGUE DCC |
diamond crossing protector | Used to prevent collisions between two trains on diamond crossings and operates 2 aspect signals on approach |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Fairground Motor Controller | Motor Controller for Fairground Rides. Gradual acceleration/deceleration. Ride time. Max. speed |
ANALOGUE DCC |
light Effects |
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Arc Welder | Arc Welder Effect. Simulates Arc welding with Blue LED |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Fire Effect | Fire Effect. A scenic effect to give the impression of a fire. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Arc Flasher | gives effect of arcing for an electric train |
ANALOGUE DCC |
LED-Flasher | Flashes 8 LEDs for aircraft warning lights, emergency vehicle and roadwork effects |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Lighthouse Effect | Lighthouse Effect. Gives the effect of a beam of light sweeping past. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
DCC |
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DCC Accessory Decoder-1 | How to use it for switching lamps servo controllers Dapol signals etc. |
DCC |
DCC KaDee electromagnet decoder | For operating Ka Dee electromagnets with DCC. |
DCC |
information |
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Reverse loops Information | Information about how to wire Reverse loops and how to make them automatic. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Automatic storage loops | How to automate storage sidings. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
DCC Information | powering and switching our boards with DCC. |
DCC |
Santas workshop | Brief description of building an N gauge circle of track with a stop and signal around a christmas tree. |
ANALOGUE |
LED information | Information about LEDs and how to wire them |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Switches Information | Information about different types of switches how and what they are used for |
ANALOGUE DCC |
points |
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CDU | Capacitor Discharge Unit |
ANALOGUE DCC |
IRDOT-P | Detects train and activates solenoid point motor. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Point Indicators | Boards show settings of 4 solenoid activated points. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Point Indicator Standard | Lights LEDs to show settings of solenoid activated points. With memory. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Point Indicator SO | As above but with more powerful output to switch relays etc. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Point Indicator-Relay | As Point Indicator Standard plus a set of SPDT contacts for every point. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
relays |
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Relay Board | With four double pole relays. Powered by 12 to 16 volts AC or DC. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Latching Relay Board | With four double pole latching relays. Powered by 12 to 16 volts AC or DC. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
Dual Timer | Two separate adjustable timer circuits, each switches a single pole relay. Can select Random operation. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
train control |
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SA Boards | Summary of boards with adjustable gradual braking and acceleration facilities. |
ANALOGUE |
SA1 | Shuttle. Train travels forwards and backwards along a single track. Gradual acceleration and braking |
ANALOGUE |
SA1.1 | As SA1 plus intermediate stops. |
ANALOGUE |
SA1-S | Shuttle with signal control at each end. |
ANALOGUE |
SA9 | Shuttle with siding at one end (for two trains). |
ANALOGUE |
SA9-S | As above with control for three starter signals. |
ANALOGUE |
SA12 | Shuttle with reverse loop at one end. |
ANALOGUE |
SA12-S | Shuttle with reverse loop and control for one starter signal. |
ANALOGUE |
SA2 | Shuttle with siding at each end (for two trains). |
ANALOGUE |
SA2-S | As above with controll of 4 starter signals at one end |
ANALOGUE |
SA3 | Shuttle with passing loop for two trains. |
ANALOGUE |
Simple Shuttle | Simple Shuttle. For slow trains where no acceleration or braking required. |
ANALOGUE |
SA4 | Passing loop for an oval. Opposite direction trains. gradual acceleration/braking |
ANALOGUE |
SA4-S | Passing loop for an oval. Opposite direction trains. With two starter signals. |
ANALOGUE |
SA5 | Passing loop for an oval. Same direction trains (two trains). |
ANALOGUE |
SA5-S | Passing loop for an oval. Same direction trains (two trains). Starter signals at end of each loop. |
ANALOGUE |
Information | General explanation of Block Sections. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
SA5-SB | Control of block section passing loop plus slow/accelerate plus signalling |
ANALOGUE |
SA6-B | Control of block section with storage sidingss plus slow/accelerate. |
ANALOGUE |
SA7-SB | Control of block section plus slow/accelerate plus signalling |
ANALOGUE |
SA8-SB | Station Stop block section plus slow/accelerate plus signalling |
ANALOGUE |
Simple Station Stop | Simple Station Stop. For slow trains where no acceleration or braking required. |
ANALOGUE DCC |
SA8 | Train gradually decelerates, stops, then gradually accelerates. |
ANALOGUE |
SA8-S | Train gradually decelerates, stops then gradually accelerates. Plus signal control for colour light and Dapol semaphore signals. |
ANALOGUE |
SA8-SB | Gradual deceleration, stop, gradual acceleration plus signal plus block section. |
ANALOGUE |
Storage Sidings | General description of automatic operation |
ANALOGUE DCC |
SA6 | Automatic storage siding operation with gradual braking and acceleration. |
ANALOGUE |
SA6-B | Automatically operates storage sidings. Plus block section control. |
ANALOGUE |