Because all Boys love Trains
Here you will find some information on Commercial Modules that I have personally used and/or tested at some point in time. These modules and/or projects aim to solve specific problems and/or add to the overall model train experience. For your convenience I
When Ravenscar Pier was at its first exhibition it soon became obvious that it lacked interest and that something extra was needed to hold the attention of visitors. On looking round to see what could replace the cafe at the end of
This article describes some of the functions of the Faller CAR-SYSTEM Faller vehicles offer the following functionality: High-performance bell-type armature motor with a service life of over 2.000 hours of continuous operation ON/OFF slide switch for starting and stopping the vehicle Permanent
DC-CAR SYSTEMS This article forms part of my series on CAR SYSTEMS , and gives some additional information to help you get started. Whatever system you end up using, the basics are pretty much the same, and it is probably good to
Pendulum Animation d. bodnar rev 09-06-11 I am always on the lookout for ideas for animations that can be used on a model railroad. Over the years I have used electric motors, servos, solenoids, and dozens of arrangements of gears, cogs and
Animate Your Layout With Sound and Light revised 04-02-08 Animation on your garden railroad can take many forms. Most of us equate animation with movement but bringing things to life is not limited to movement alone. One of the most interesting and
Elephant Animation revised 08-19-10 Objective: Design and construct an animation where a Playmobil elephant’s head and trunk raise as the elephant trumpets loudly.This animation will become part of a new layout at Pittsburgh’s Children’s Hospital. For more information on the layout that
Prairie Dog Animation revised 08-12-10 Objective: Design and construct an animation with five independently controlled prairie dogs. Each prairie dog will be moved in and out of his/her hole with a servo. Each servo will be controlled by a 12F683 PIC and
Controlling Reverse Loops & Wyes Dual Coil Relays to the Rescue! revised 06-16-08 Warning: This article does NOT contain information about hi-tech electronics! It does not rely on microcontrollers, transistors or even lowly resistors. Just relays, reed switches and a few diodes,
Radio Control Unit for Dimming LEDs d. bodnar revised 07-23-13 Note- revised reversing unit and PICAXE Version of Reverser and “Dead Bug” installation NEW: Variant of receiver NEWER: 2nd Variant of receiver Introduction For those of us who are always on the