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Three-Rail Innovations' Two Relay Controller can be used to operate any type of electrically operated track switch, providing a non- derailing feature, inhibiting operator track switch activation when a train is traversing it, and preventing a train from entering a switch when another train is already traversing it.
The E-Unit Cycler and Automatic Train XChange controllers have features for automating track switches on any layout.
| Track Switch Non-Derailing |
Trains de-railing because the switchman neglected to throw a switch? Too much wire to run to the switch mechanism? Operating current from O-22 non-derailing function deteriorating your wheels and track rails?
| Track Switch Operator Inhibit |
Track switches can be a cause of train derailments when the engineer inadvertently operates a switch control lever when a train is over the track switch. The 2RC controller can be used to inhibit operator switching action.
| Track Switch Safety |
Sometimes the engineer is distracted and routes a train into a track switch when a train is already over the switch. For train safety, the tracks leading to a switch need to turn track power on only when the switch is clear.
| Operating Stall Motor Track Switches |
"Stall-motor" mechanisms for operating track switches, typically, don't come with any control device. Three-Rail Innovations' Two Relay Controller is connected to provide pushbutton operator action and non- derailing for a stall motor switch machine.
| Automatic Track Switch Operation |
Automating the routing of a layout's mainline can add considerable visitor appeal. The operator can dispatch a train to the mainline, then manually operate trains in an industrial area or or make up the next train for the mainline. All without giving close attention to the mainline track.
Three-Rail Innovations' E-Unit Cycler and
Automatic Train XChange controllers have features for automating
track switches on any layout.
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