True2scale

Train modeling components

This True2scale collection is an assortment of electronic components that can be used for model railroading. Train signals and automobile traffic lights in N or HO scale can be custom made by special order. A Boxcar Charging System for G scale battery-powered locomotives can also be custom made by special order.

Note that these are not premanufactured items on the shelf for sale. They will be specially manufactured as demand dictates so expect a few weeks for manufacture and delivery. Email me to check on availablity, lead times and current pricing

Boxcar Charging System

The Boxcar Charging System consists of components to complement your G scale Aristocraft battery boxcar system by simplifying recharging of batteries and providing a warning beacon when batteries are running low.

Traffic Lights

The True2scale traffic lights model an automobile intersection with operating traffic lights.  Two components are available to model an intersection.

Traffic Light Posts

Light posts which contain red, yellow and green traffic lights.  One pair would control the North and South bound traffic while the other pair controls the East and West bound traffic.  A non-lighted variation can also be purchased for an intersection where only the back of  a light post can be seen by a viewer of the layout.

Traffic Light Controller circuit

This is a circuit board that performs the timing functions and drives the traffic lights in a manner similar to a typical four-way automobile intersection..

Train Signals

The True2scale Signaling circuits are a collection of electronic circuits for setting up working train signal lights on an HO or N scale model train layout.  The signal system automatically detects the presence of trains and adjusts the signal lights to model prototypical signal operations.  The circuits can be used on either Analog or Digital train layouts.

To equip a model train layout with operating signal lights you would use four components.  These are purchased separately to match the needs of your layout.  The four components are described below, or you can link to details of wiring a layout.

Signal Light Towers.

Towers containing lights, usually red, yellow, and green light emitting diodes (LEDs).  They will be set up beside the track to be visible to a train engineer as a train approaches the signal.  The signal lights to be used may be purchased separately.  To be used with this system, they must be wired as common anode LEDs.  That is, the positive side of the LEDs must be wired together to a common lead.

Signal Controllers

These are electronic circuits that turn the red, yellow, or green lights on or off  in the signal towers.  Which light is lit is dependent upon presence or absence of trains as determined by Train Detectors.

Detectors.

These are electronic circuits that are connected into the wires that supply electricity to the tracks to power the trains.  The detector determines if a train is present by sensing the flow of electricity which moves the train or lights it's light.

Power Regulator

At least one 5 Volt Power Regulator circuits will be needed to provide power to the Signal Controllers and Detectors.