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Three-Rail Innovations' controllers can operate accessories, trains, track switches, layout lighting, animations, or any other electrical accessory on your toy train layout.

Just one Automatic Train XChange controller allows running two trains on a single track loop, exchanging trains with a passing siding, and many other layout configurations. It also provides automatic track switching for any layout.

The E-Unit Cycler implements a back-and-forth layout or provides automatic track switching for any layout.

The Two-Relay Controller is a versatile device for operating accessories, controlling trains, operating track switches, and providing safer operation of trains.

The Two Lighting Relays controller has two timers that can be used to control train layout lighting, cycle animated accessories, or even activate trains.

The Universal Trackside Accessory Controller is the ultimate device for activating trackside accessories and train signaling accessories.

The Train Block Controller implements a multiple train block control system for your three-rail train layout.

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Automatic Train XChange

Run Two Trains ... with One Controller!

The Automatic Train XChange controller allows running two trains on a single track loop, running one train while holding another in a passing siding, or running two trains with a "stop-and-wait" holding track, all with a single ATX controller.

The Automatic Train XChange controller can also be used to automate track switches on any layout.



E-Unit Cycler

Back-and-Forth ... and MORE!

The E-Unit Cycler allows you to add a simple back-and-forth line to your layout or to create an extensive back-and-forth layout with multiple automatic track switches and even operating multiple engines.

The E-Unit Cycler can also be used to automate track switches on any layout.



Two-Relay Controller

Three-Rail Innovations' Two-Relay Controller operates AC or DC powered trackside accessories, controls train power, operates track switches, and makes running your trains more interesting and safer.



Two Lighting Relays

Three-Rail Innovation's Two Lighting Relays controller has two timers that can be used to control train layout lighting, cycle animated accessories, or even activate trains.

The 2LR serves lighting needs for train layouts from a few lighting accessories to an extensive prototypical layout with hundreds of lighted structures.



Universal Trackside Accessory Controller

Three-Rail Innovations' Universal Trackside Accessory Controller gives the toy train operator the ultimate device for activating trackside accessories when trains move into designated track sections.

It provides eight isolated outside-rail inputs and eight electronic switches for activating trackside accessories.



Train Block Controller

Three-Rail Innovations' Train Block Controller implements a block control system for your three-rail train layout. Multiple trains run automatically on your "mainline" track. Your train layout becomes more exciting!



Three-Rail Innovations' Controllers are Better

Our controller products use trains moving into an isolated outside-rail track block to activate controller features. Click to see why this technique is better than any other toy train activation mechanism.




Automatic Train XChange

XChange Layout Ideas

Two-Relay Controller

UTAC

E-Unit Cycler

Back-and-Forth Layout Ideas

Two Lighting Relays

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Train Block Controller

Block Control Layouts

Switches

Automatic Track Switches



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