Where does one buy the little bitty magnets for the chuff effect with a reed switch?
Thanks, Ron
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There are several sources. Here are a couple.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tiny...3x1.5mm-x50/30108256
http://www.amazon.com/MAGCREDI...ackage/dp/104800001X
Bob,
Thank you very much!
Here's K&J Magnetics, tons of perfect magnets for chuff switches. These guys are magnet specialists and you can get various strength magnets. I prefer the higher quality ones for more reliable operation.
Chuff magnet? I'd rather remain the babe magnet that I've always been.
Cut a refrigerator magnet in a small circle and glue it on.It works and will not get knocked off if you use fast track.
I really doubt a refrigerator magnet is strong enough to trip the reed switches.
Are these magnets like sky hooks or buckets of steam?
Comedy club is three doors down. 
Ron, can you tell me WHAT THEY ARE?
I believe forum member "BoxcarBill" sells the magnets and the reed switches as well.
Many steam locomotives with sounds use a magnet on one of the axles to trigger the chuffing sound. Near that axle is installed a reed switch. As the axle turns the magnet gets near the reed switch and draws the reed toward the magnet. This closes the switch and completes a circuit to the sound board telling it to make the chuff sound. Some of the early locomotives only made 2 chuffs per turn of the wheels. By adding a 2nd magnet you can get the correct 4 chuffs.
sinclair, thank you I know what it is now. I have a tender with that setup on a 1995 Boston&Albany. thanks man, I though someone was just having fun.
NP, since it seems everyone else was ignoring your question. Knowledge is power and something I feel should be shared.
Stephen, been out. Did not mean to ignore your question.
Ron
Sorry Stephen, I thought you were just poking fun at the conversation for some reason.
Chuff magnets and a reed switch. (5) magnets pictured, (2) are smaller. You could get them from Ed Bender when he was in the business. Digital Dynamics. (4) chuff per revolution required (4) magnets, which worked pretty good on larger diameter drivers. You had to dremel-out a hole, ((4) holes), in the back side of the driver to install the magnets, with CA. The reed switch was installed along the loco frame, close to the driver. They are very strong magnets.
Ron:
You can get the Rare Earth magnets at Hobby Town USa if there is one in your area.
K&J Magnetics has a huge assortment of magnets and very cheap prices on them, low shipping to boot. I have no affiliation with them, just a satisfied customer. 
Hi Guys, not a problem gunrunner john.
