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Applying Modern Electronics Technology to Model Railroading

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1976-12

Page:

108

Author:

Don W. Hansen

Category:

Electronics

The author explains how to build a 5-volt power supply, which is needed for transistor-based circuits.

Grade Crossing Flasher Circuit

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1976-12

Page:

111

Author:

Don W. Hansen

Category:

Electronics

A train approaches a grade crossing and warning flashers turn on. The flashers continue operating until the train is safely past the crossing. You can add this feature to your layout by building this flasher circuit. It requires a 5-volt power supplies, which was covered in the other article of this issue.