Hand Made Accessories HO Mini Reed Switch Insert Pack of 2

HO Mini Reed Switch Insert Pack of 2

Featuring:

• Magnetic Detection: Mini reed switches activate when a magnet passes nearby, making them ideal for automatic train detection, signalling, and animation projects.
• Pack Contents: Includes 2 miniature reed switch inserts for use in model railway control systems.
• Layout Integration: Designed for easy installation beneath track or within scenery for discreet operation.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for triggering signals, crossing gates, lighting effects, relays, and other automated layout functions.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale Compatibility: HO and other model railway scales where magnetic switching is required
• Type: Mini reed switch insert
• Pack Quantity: 2 pieces
• Operation: Magnetically activated contact switch
• Assembly: Installation required

Perfect for railway modellers looking to add reliable automation and train detection to their layouts.

Why this accessory matters

Reed switches provide a simple and dependable way to automate model railway operations. Hidden from view, they can detect passing trains fitted with magnets and trigger a wide range of accessories, helping create a more realistic and interactive layout.

How to use it

Install the reed switch beneath the track or in a concealed location and connect it to the desired accessory or control circuit. Fit a suitable magnet to the locomotive or rolling stock. When the magnet passes over the switch, the circuit is activated automatically.