What's New?

3D Printed TX Case

9/9/2023

This is our new 3D printed case for the RailBoss 4 TX (transmitter). The primary goal of this project was to reduce the cost by eliminating the high priced 3rd party case.
The 3D TX has the same radio with a range of 800 ft. line of site, but uses 2 AAA batteries instead of the harder to find AAAA batteries used in our standard TX. While not a contoured as our standard TX, it still feels comfortable in the hand and can be tethered around the neck.

Left: Standard TX Right: 3D TX

Track Accessory Power

11/16/2022

Got a gadget you'd like to power from the track? This voltage regulator will power any device 3-35VDC, either aboard the train or trackside. More info here ...

Battery Booster for MyLocoSound

5/26/2022

If you are having problems keeping your MyLocoSound battery charged because you always run your loco at slow speeds, the Battery Booster will fix it. Instead of charging starting at 11V on the track, it will now start at 5V.

Speed Trap

4/16/2021

A scale speedometer for your large scale trains !

A speed sensor under the rails detects train speed, converts it to your desired scale, and displays it.

Coming Soon !

Back 'N Forth Track Throttle

10/9/2020

Back 'n Forth Track Throttle operates with a built-in throttle.
An automated point to point trolley or train adds action to any layout
Requires diode isolated end stops and a separate power supply.

TrackSide R/C - 6th Generation !

9/19/2020

It just keeps getting better !
New Enclosure

Heavy duty terminal strip for wire connections
Internal fuse
Snap open cover for easy access

Automated Station Stops via hardwired or wireless track mounted reed switches
Back 'n Forth Trolley operation

More Info ...

No Frills Track Throttle

6/22/2020

New design, more power, and a lower price ! Replace that dead MRC with something that works.

APTC - All Purpose Train Control

4/8/2020

Use the APTC to Automate a train display and/or just use it on your track powered layout as a manual speed control with automated station stops. This versatile 10 amp controller will control trains any way you want to.

Manual speed control with automated station stops
Automatic Start/Stop at timed intervals.
Interactive Starts via push buttons or motion detectors

See the APTC Instruction Manual for all the details

PWM to Linear DC Filter

9/4/2019

We don't sell many of these, because very few people need them. But we added a new board with Barrier Terminal Strips. The original screw terminals work fine for indoor applications with bare wires, but when outdoors, the wiring tends to be much larger in both gauge and diameter of the insulation. The Barrier Terminal Strips, used in conjunction with spade lugs make the connections a lot easier.

Again, PWM (Pulse Width Modulation ) outputs, such as used on the RailBoss 4 and TrackSide R/C, do no harm to your motors, but in some cases they may make lights flicker. This filter will eliminate that.

Screw Terminals

Barrier Strip Terminals

Charging Battery Packs on the bench?

7/24/2019

Many of you use our Battery Conversion Modules to charge your battery pack in place, in the train. There may be occasions when you need to charge one or more packs on the bench. Perhaps you will need to battery swap during an exceptionally long operating session or open house.
We use a charging cable adapter in-house for that purpose, and it occurred to us that many of your may have the same need.

More photos and info here ...

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Standardize your battery connections using our Battery Connectors. We always put the male connector on the battery and the female on the Battery Conversion Module battery input. To charge on the bench, plug your charger into the jack on the adapter cable, and the battery pack into the other end.