Railway switches and signals – Cab signal or train control – Train mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-26
2005-04-26
Le, Mark T. (Department: 3617)
Railway switches and signals
Cab signal or train control
Train mechanism
C105S241200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06883758
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for performing a function on a model train car on a track includes an electrically operated mechanism mounted on the car for performing a function on the car. A reed switch is operatively connected to the mechanism for activating the mechanism. The reed switch has contacts movable from a first position, in which the contacts are out of contact with one another, to a second position, in which the contacts are in contact with one another. A magnet associated with the track moves the contacts of the reed switch from the first position to the second position to activate the mechanism.
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Le Mark T.
Merek & Blackmon & Voorhees, LLC
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