MTH RealTrax: mechanical TAD? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

James in VAOGR Forum Member

I'm a total newbie so please be gentle! ;-)

Does MTH make a mechanical (non infrared) TAD for RealTrax? I see the ITAD has an MSRP of $24.95.

http://mthtrains.com/content/40-1028

Just wondering if there is a cheaper way to trigger crossing lights, etc.

2/11/153:46 PM

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redjimmy1955OGR Forum Member

I am not an expert on this/ how to do it.....but look on the interweb about the old timers method of cutting a part of the rails so that the "electric connection" is made and it causes the gate to light up and the go down. I bet someone more astute than I will either explain it to you, or point you in the right direction,

Bobby OgageOGR Forum Member

MTH has an ITAD, and no TAD in its Real Trax and Scale Trax product lines.

DarrellOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The isolated rail method works just as good for realtrax as it does for tubular track.

Bobby OgageOGR Forum Member

I stand corrected! MTH does make a mechanical activator like a Lionel 153C. The part number is 10-1037.

James in VAOGR Forum Member

I wanted to thank everyone for sharing their expertise.

I guess that mechanical TAD could sit under RealTrax. Thoughts?
Can someone please elaborate a bit on the "isolated rail method?"
Do most folks just use infrared TADs for crossing gates?

Again, thanks for being generous of your expertise and tolerant of my "newbieness."

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