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Hand Made Accessories HO Mini Reed Switch Insert Pack of 2
$44.99
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Description
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.