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    Re: Magnetic field activated switch —Allan J. Smith
   Jason J. Railton wrote in message ... (...) How about the magnetic coupler on the front of the loco and between the wagons. I have found that the coupler going past has enough strength to attract a magnet under the track. Allan J Smith (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
   
        Re: Magnetic field activated switch —Jason J. Railton
   (...) Good point! So, a simple reed switch on the sleeper should do the trick. The other thought I had was to isolate a short (30mm) section of one side of the track, and bridge over it with a wire to power up both sides. This isn't long enough a (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
 

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