magnetism and electronics

No damage will result, it will work fine.  I'd probably go for a stronger magnet so it won't get pushed off the rails.

Thank you very much. I’m glad the idea will work. And you are right that a stronger magnet would be better. Thanks. 

 Note, Outside of trains there have been some OLD rom /ram component's that are pretty sensitive to strong magnetic fields. It took a magnet right on its back to wipe them before loading an update off board.  It might have been for a change in mechanical digit's & drivers, to LED display, or using a new driver IC. I dont really recall, I was just filling in for a vacationer.

Cleo posted:

 

Thank you for any ideas!

Very clever Stan, and probably one of the best solutions!  Works on non-magnetic track too.

Lol. It's actually just a small piece of shoe string or a small rock stolen from the latouts park here 

But I'm not moving it around either.

I bet you could carve a block the wheels might be able to hop under power.

.....oh....I know....a take on a tinplate clockwork track mounted stop. Two saddles/holes and some wire for mech and target/handle  Give me a bit to find & link.

This is member David from Dearborn's video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kln0CU8WoZM

A bit taller on the actuator maybe? Or a differnt catch/block design altogether?

Best part is that they won't get lost

that Stan is always thinking ahead great idea and cheap too!

thanks for a great idea

Alan