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    DC Train detection circuit for hidden sidings – without using detectors

    Jan 18, 2022 3 minutes
    Robert Kosmider

    Introduction

    On my layout I have hidden sidings where a ringing bell announces the arrival of a train and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) change from green to red indicating the state of occupancy. A number of visitors asked for circuit details and it made me think that there may well be others in AMRM’s readership who might like to know as well.

    Simple Train Detection

    I don’t use electronic detectors such as infra red as I have no experience with them. If forced to use detectors I’ve

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