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[Dietrich, Robert J.]

Jim Holland wrote:
	"Wouldn't it be fun to try to model something like that!  I have
operated my turnouts using trolleywire contactors but it tisn't easy to
do!"

One of our East Penn Traction Club brethren, Ed Torpey, did just that using
a piece of PC board.  He used the it to throw track switched in a little
layout that he uses to teach kids (young and old) how to run a trolley car.
He had an "electronicized" controller and break valve that react like the
real thing. 

Bob Dietrich

James B. Holland

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