@Former Member posted:I built several of these, unfortunately the parts were from Radio Shack and don't think they are in business anymore. There were three components:
The Relay was RS 275-248, which had a 12-volt DC coil, and 10-amp contacts. Since it was DC, a rectifier was needed to work with the AC track power.
The bridge rectifier was RS 276-1152, which was rated at 100 volts SC and 1.5 amps.
There was also a capacitor, RS 272-1032, which had a rating consistent with the relay coil. It stores energy that allow for smoother operation.
If anyone has suggestions for replacements for these components, that would be appreciated.
@Former Member,
Radio Shack is still in business although almost no one on this forum, or anywhere else for that matter, seems to realize this. It's just that almost all of the stores have closed.
Go to www.radioshack.com.
Now it's quite true that there are likely to be suitable replacements from other sources, and probably at slightly lower cost, but if you'd rather not spend the time to locate them just "Go back to the Shack".
Mike
