Model Train Sounds & Projects

Project 2 - Fiber Fill Scenic Material

Fiber Fill material for Making your own Trees & Foliage for Model Train Scenery.

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Project 3 -HO Passenger Car Lighting Kit

LED Lighting kit for passenger cars, Locomotives or buildings with flicker free and constant bidirectional lights. Two kits are available one without track electric pickup for cars with existing pickup and a kit that uses the copper collar electric pickup wheel sets in Project 4 (below). Most passenger cars use 36" wheels A set of 4 "fairy" LEDs is now included with each kit as an option for lighting. (see Project 18).

Instructions included. (Soldering is required)

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Project 4 - Track Electric Pickup Collar Wheel set Kit

Two wheel sets with copper collars. Wheels are flat back, specify whether 33" or 36 " are required. Instructions included.

The wheel diameter is measured across the tread (the contact part with the track).
33" wheel size (HO scale 3/8", 0.9cm ) ( mostly freight cars and cabooses)
36" wheel size (HO Scale 13/32" or 1 cm) (most passenger cars except old timers)

(Soldering is required)

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Project 5-HO Caboose Lighting Kit

A complete set that includes electrical components, bridge rectifier, capacitor, LED Driver chip, 4 LEDs (2x 2mm red,1x5mm Yellow,1x5mm soft white) and connection wires along with two 33" wheel sets with copper collars for electric track pickup. Instructions included.

(Soldering is required)

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Project 7 - FRED End of Train Flashing Device Kit

Components for assembling an End of Train Flashing Red Light . Uses a CR2032 dime sized battery (not supplied due to Postal Regulations). Kit Includes components shown. A slide switch to turn off the light when not in use and a Flashing LED is included. Suitable for HO, S and O scale.

(Soldering is required)

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Project 8 - O or S Scale Caboose Lighting Kit using on-Board Battery

Components for assembling LED Lights in a O Scale (Lionel) Caboose , other O Scale cabooses and S Scale (American Flyer).

Uses a 9 Volt on-board battery (not supplied) to direct 20 mamps current to two 3mm Red rear LEDs and one 5mm soft white LED using a floor mounted ON/OFF switch. Instructions included.

(Soldering is required)

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Project 9 - O or S Scale Passenger Car Lighting Kit using an on-Board Battery

Components for adding soft white 5mm LEDs to either S Scale or O Scale rolling stock.

Uses a 9 Volt on-board battery (not suppliesd) to direct 20 mamps current to three 5mm soft white LEDs mounted in the cabin ceiling. An ON/OFF switch is accessible from under the car. Instructions included.

(Soldering is required)

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Additional Wheel Sets for Projects 3,4 and 5

Two HO Scale metal wheel sets without the copper collars can be used to replace the other wheels on the trucks of the rolling stock car.

These wheel sets are available in 33" (3/8", 0.9cm diam) or 36" (13/32",1 cm diam). The wheels have smooth backs and are produced by a leading US company. If ordered with a kit the wheel sets will be included as part of the kit. Each wheel set consists of 2 wheels and one axle sold as a group of 2.

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$3 / 2 Wheel Sets *

33" Wheel Size

36" Wheel size

Project 11 - O or S Scale LED Light Conversion Kit for Rolling Stock

This kit includes the electrical components for converting incandescent bulbs to LED circuits for O and S Scale Rolling Stock such as passenger cars and Cabooses with electric track pickup already installed.

Three White 5mm LEDs and Two Red 3mm LEDs are included along with connecting wires and switch.

Instructions are included for installation.

$12 /Kit*

One Kit

Project 12a

Unmodified HO Scale Signal Kit

This kit includes the unmodified signal and electrical components for modifying a HO Scale Bachmann Block Signal. A 620 ohm resistor is included for use with a 9 Volt battery or power supply.This kit is for those who wish to prepare the signal by installing the LEDs and wiring according to the instructions included.

Modified HO Scale Signal Kit

This Kit includes a modified HO Scale Bachmann signal with LEDs and wiring installed. The aspect is Green over Red. A 620 ohm resistor is included for use with a 9 Volt battery or power supply (not included). For operating signals see Project 12b and 12c below.

Some soldering is required for both kits.

$5.50 Signal Unmodified*

$9 Signal Modified*

One Unmodified

One Modified

Project 12b Modified HO Bachmann Signal System, Switch operated.

This kit includes a Bachmann block signal with LEDs, wiring and resistor installed. A 9 Volt battery holder with ON/OFF switch plus a DPDT switch attached, used to change the signal aspect from Green to red and Back

NOTE: The battery is not included and additional 26-28 Gauge connecting wire may be needed for remote location of the power pack. Soldering is also required.

$18 Signal Kit

Manual operated*

One Kit

Project 12c Modified HO Bachmann Signal System, Automatically Operated

This kit includes a signal with LEDs and wiring installed into a Bachmann block signal along with connecting wires, signal circuit relay board, reed switch and 1 neodymium magnet . The kit is available with a 9 VDC power module with a plug for US use and adapter plug to connect to the circuit board.

This kit is also available without the power source.

$29/ Signal Kit Automatic Operated with 9VDC power*

$22/ Signal Kit without 9VDC power source*

One Kit

Project 15- Add LED to HO Bumper This kit includes the components for installing an LED circuit into either an Atlas (#843) or Life-Like (#8628) HO scale end of track Bumper. The kit can be used for 2 Buffers.

Lighting options include a static Red LED, a Amber/Orange LED and a Bicolor Red/Yellow LED. Only the latter will light when current direction is changed.

Instructions are included. Soldering of some components is required.

$6 / Kit*

One Kit

Project 15b- Modified Atlas Bumper This kit includes a new Atlas (#843) HO scale end of track Bumper adapted with a socket to accommodate an LED. Code 100 nickel silver track.

Three LEDs are provided a static Red, static Orange and Red/Yellow bidirectional LED. The latter will light in both directions when used in DC mode. In DC mode orient the LED so it lights red or orange as the train approaches . In DCC mode LEDs light in both directions due to AC voltage.

The LEDs are cut 1/4" below the base and inserted into the LED socket on the bumper.

If using with Auto-Reversing see Project 16 Accessories (5)

$8 / Kit

One Kit

Project 16 - Automatic Reversing Module This Kit is used to install a Reversing Motor Relay circuit board to automate back and forth Locomotive or Trolley movement on a point to point layout. Diodes are used to stop the train at both ends of the track and require soldering to the track. Track insulators are included for HO scale track.

Use in DC operating mode. Can be used in N,HO,O and S scales.

Full Instructions are included.

$23/Kit

One Kit*

Project 16 - Accessories

1.DC Adapter for using a 6-12 V DC power Unit

2. 12 Volt AC to 9 Volt DC Power Converter

3. Black Project Box to house Relay Board

4. Replacement Auto Reversing Relay Module

5. Set of 2 LED Lighted Modified HO Scale Atlas Bumpers with Red/Green bidirectional LED and custom wiring

1. $3 /DC Adapter Plug

2. $6 /12VAC to 9V DC Converter

3. $4 /Project Box

4. $13 /Relay Module

5. $15 /Set of 2 Bumpers

Select here to ORDER*

Accessories

Project 17 - Stop and Go Circuit Module This kit includes a Relay Circuit Board , a reed switch, a slide switch and one neodymium magnet. The magnet and reed switch is used to activate the board's stop delay . Full instructions are included.

$24 /Kit

One Kit*

Projects 12,16,17,21 - 9 Volt DC Power Supply AC Wall Adapter 5.5/2.5mm 1000ma plus adapter Plug

This wall power unit uses an input of 100-240 Volt AC with US plug, Output is 9 Volts DC

The Center output is Positive , Cable is 2 ft 9 inches in length.

Plus Adapter plug for converting to direct 2 wire output .

This adapter is used for operating the modeltrainsounds.com circuit boards with 9 VDC including

the Auto Reversing Unit, Stop and GO Relay, Automated Signal system and Power Distribution Boards.

Package include 1 Power Adapter and 1 Plug adapter

$9.00

One Set *

Project 18 - Fairy Light LEDs for using existing Track electrical pickup

Two kits are listed

1) Kit A. for soldering unassembled components with both regular LEDs or a set of 4 Fairy light LEDs.(see Project 3) Instructions included.

If Electrical Pickup from the track is required refer to Project 4

2) Kit B.Assembled Circuit Board with 4 Fairy light LEDs and connection wires. Soldering of components is not required but may be required to attach to track pickup. Instructions are included.

If Electrical Pickup from the track is required refer to Project 4

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$5.00 Kit A*

$10 / Kit B *

One Kit A

One Kit B

Project 19 HO Passenger Car Lighting Kit using an On-Board Battery and switch+ Fairy Lights

This kit uses a low profile battery holder for a CR2032 battery along with a switch and string of 4 fairy light LEDs to light passenger cars. FOR HO Scale but can be adapted for O or S Scales. Instructions are included. No soldering required.

Does not include the battery.

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$8 /Kit *

One Kit *

Project 21 Power Distribution Board for powering accessories

This kit includes

1. A power distribution board with 1 input and 12 output terminals.

2. A 2.1x5.5mm adapter plug and wires for use with a standard 110 VAC transformer with out put from 5-12 Volts.

3. An ON/OFF LED indicator

4.Screws and collars for attachment to a console.

For a 9VAC Transformer or 12VAC-> 9VDC converter see Project 16 above

$9.50 /Kit *

One Kit *

Project 22 End of Track Indicator (EOTI) Kit

A) Kit includes components required to make 4 EOTIs. Assembly and soldering of components is necessary.

Does not include the track

Components include 8 LEDs, 4 Holders, 4 Resistors and 4 Bumpers.

$6 /Kit A

One Kit *

B) One Assembled EOTI with Red (unidirectional) LED installed. A bumper is included for optional use.

C) One Assembled EOTI with Red/Yellow (bidirectional) LED installed.A bumper is included for optional use.

$6 Red Only B

$6 Red/Yellow C

One Red EOTI

One Red/Yellow EOTI

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