Model train electronics Amherst 2022: The electronics and control systems listed here are featured at the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd Lamplighter 2S
Lamplighter 2S. Light source for optical fibers. Almost twice as bright as the Lamplighter 2. $145; with 60 feet of optical fiber (choice of diameter), $159. Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd., dwarvin.com
Dwarvin Enterprises Lamplighter dedicated flasher unit (DFL) kit
Lamplighter dedicated flasher unit (DFL) kit. Includes two railroad crossings, two detectors, and one crossing bell. Plug detector and bell wires into the unit, insert optical fibers from the crossings, and install on layout. No programming or soldering required. Available in N and HO scales (with and without power supply). $129.95 to $138.98. Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd., dwarvin.com
Dwarvin Enterprises swan neck lamps
Swan neck lamps. HO and N scales with optical fibers. New, reduced-diameter tubing (HO lamp posts are 28 percent slimmer; N scale posts are 25 percent slimmer). Three-pack, $22.50. Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd., dwarvin.com
Deepwoods Software/The Country Robot ESP32 pulse width modulated “half siding” board kit
ESP32 pulse width modulated “half siding” board kit. Features two stall motor drivers with point sense, two opto-isolator type occupancy detectors (will work with either direct current or Digital Command Control power), and 16 PWM light-emitting-diode drivers for LED signal lamps. Kit includes base board with all of the SMD components installed. Small number of through hole parts (terminals, connectors, and pin-and-socket headers, all included) need to be soldered on. Also included will be a Lily Go TTGO-T1 MCU; a thumb drive containing the software; and a 40-plus page booklet showing how to assemble the board, compile and upload the software, and how to install, wire, and configure the board on a model railroad. Price to be announced. Deepwoods Software/The Country Robot, 978-633-5364, thecountryrobot.com
Lionel Base3 control system
Base3 control system. Operate all Lionel engines from LionChief through Legacy with a single remote. Built-in WiFi for smartphone control with the Cab3 app. Four-digit address capability with Cab3 app and VisionLine Norfolk & Western Class A steam locomotives. Three LCS connectors for better layout connection and control. $499.99. Lionel LLC, 586-949-4100, lionel.com
SoundTraxx Tsunami2 TSU-BH1 decoders
Tsunami2 TSU-BH1 decoders. Alco, Electro-Motive Division, and General Electric versions. Upgrade for Bachmann HO Sound Value diesel locomotives, including Alco FA-2, FB-2, RS-3, S-4; Electro-Motive Division E7A, F7, GP7, GP30, GP38-2, GP40, SD40-2, and SD70ACe; and General Electric ES44AC. Features eight light-emitting-diode friendly function outputs; 2A maximum motor stall current; 2 watt, 8-ohm load audio amplifier; 100mA maximum function current (each output); and 16 sound channels. Can be used on 7.5V to 22V Digital Command Control track voltage. Includes a connector to easily add a CurrentKeeper (no. 810140 or 810160), both sold separately. Measures 97 x 16 x 7.7mm. $121.95. SoundTraxx, 970-259-0690, soundtraxx.com
SoundTraxx Tsunami2 TSU-BH2
Tsunami2 TSU-BH2 decoder. Upgrade for Bachmann HO Sound Value 2-6-0, 2-8-0, 4-6-2, Norfolk & Western Class J, and Southern Pacific class GS-4 steam locomotives. Features eight function outputs; 2A maximum motor stall current; 2 watt, 8-ohm load audio amplifier; 100mA maximum function current (each output); and 16 sound channels. Can be used on 7.5V to 22V Digital Command Control track voltage. Measures 45 x 28 x 7.5mm. $121.95. SoundTraxx, 970-259-0690, soundtraxx.com
Train Control Systems CS-105 5-Amp command station
CS-105 5-Amp command station. First Layout Command Control command station. Continuous 5A power, WiFi and wired throttle support, and RailCom support. Can be updated in the field. Price to be announced. Train Control Systems, 215-453-9145, tcsdcc.com
Train Control Systems LT-50 layout throttle and command station
LT-50 layout throttle and command station. Wired UWT-50 style throttle, 2A continuous power, and panel mount track interface. Expandable with additional throttles and booster. Price to be announced. Train Control Systems, 215-453-9145, tcsdcc.com
Train Control Systems UWT-50 utility Wi-Fi throttle
UWT-50 utility Wi-Fi throttle. Large knob for speed control, wireless operation over Wi-Fi, and full-text display with JMRI roster support. Includes two AA batteries. $219.95. Train Control Systems, 215-453-9145, tcsdcc.com
PIKO America large scale remote control locomotive receiver
Remote-control locomotive receiver. Provides up to 5A (6A peak) with a pure DC output safe for analog operation of most Digital Command Control decoders. Includes pocket remote that can control two relay-type functions like horn/whistle and bell. Receiver board includes built-in rectifier, mode switch for voltage output range, eight selectable remote-control channels, and more. Can be used for track-power or battery-power locomotives. $119.99. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, piko-america.com
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