Control of model vehicles on a track

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1995-08-11

1998-05-12

Morano, S. Joseph

Railway switches and signals

Train dispatching

Central signal control

246187A, 104300, 104302, 446455, 34082569, B61L 708, B61L 2700

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057495475

ABSTRACT:
A controller for model trains on a train track is provided. The controller causes direct current control signals to be superimposed on alternating current power signals to control effects and features on model vehicles. The model vehicle includes a receiver unit responsive to the direct current control signals.

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