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To achieve the the
greatest degree of realism, many modeling projects desire lighting effects
that go well beyond simple static lighting. Many require effects that are quite dynamic, producing animated behavior to mimic
a wide variety of devices.
Below are our products
specifically designed for LEDs that we've developed
to support a wide range of dynamic lighting effects. We hope you find them
innovative.
Due to the
wide variety of modeling scales, LEDs for use with
these products are sold
separately and can be found by clicking on the
Lighting Products link at the left side of this page.
| More Info N8042C |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8042C |
| Connecting NLA/D8042C |
| LED Construction |
| Video of effect |
$13.95
Item#
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Price
N8046
NLA8046
$14.95
NLD8046
$14.95
Custom Lighting Effect Simulators
Do you need a special lighting effect that that
no one produces or have a unique prototype requirement? We may be able to
help. The N8050 will support 1 LED output, the N8051, 2 LED outputs, and the
N8052 will support 3 LED outputs. For an additional programming charge
(quoted separately), we will program the appropriate simulator to create
your effect. Just email or call us with your requirements. We will review
them, determine if they are within the capabilities of our simulator, and if
so, respond with our quotation. Delivery can be within 2 weeks and our quote
will be reasonable. $12.95 $13.95 $14.95
Item#
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Price
N8050
NLA8050
$13.95
NLD8050
$13.95
N8051
NLA8051
$14.95
NLD8051
$14.95
N8052
NLA8052
$15.95
NLD8052
$15.95
Fusee (trackside flare) Simulator
The N8070 is designed to simulate the shimmering light of a trackside flare (fusee) for either 2 series-wired LEDs or a single LED. Additionally, at power-on several short bursts of light occur followed by a brief pause to give the appearance of igniting the flares. This ignition sequence only occurs at startup and can be disabled entirely by connecting the input control to –DC.
Defective Sign/Light Simulator
The N8069 is a 3-output simulator that reproduces the effect of a flickering or defective light on its first output channel, with the remaining 2 channels being on continuously. This allows connected LEDs to be strategically placed in model signs to display this effect dramatically. It can also be used in building, streetlights, or railroad passenger cars for the same effect. How about creative placement in a back-lit building sign for a humorous effect.
| More Info |
| Connecting |
| Video coming soon |
| More Info |
| Connecting |
| Video coming soon |
| More Info |
| Connecting |
| Video coming soon |
The Marslight modules (N8031/A) produce a highly realistic Mars effect which is very eye-catching. Output intensity varies from dim to full-bright through a triple-pulse timed to imitate side (reflective) shine as well as frontal shine of the oscillating Mars pattern. The N8031A version is configured with an additional output for an optional headlight. See Connecting in More Info to the right. The N8031B Super-Marslight Simulator provides output for 3 LEDs to create the visual effect of an actual moving Marslight. See video of effects in More Info.
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8075 |
$14.95 |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8070 |
$13.95 |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8069 |
$14.95 |
This simulator provides a single repeating burst, increasing and decreasing in intensity to accurately represent roof beacons like those made by Prime and Federal used by most railroads. The N8032 supports either yellow or red 20ma LEDs. The N8032A is for white or blue LEDs. The N8032B is configurable for 2 different speeds.
| More Info |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8031/A/C |
| Connecting NLA/D8031/A |
| Connecting N8031B |
| Connecting NLA/D8031B |
| Connecting NLD8110-03 |
| NK8031 Info |
| Connecting NK8031-12 |
| Video of effects |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8031 | $12.95 | |
| NLA8031 | $13.95 | |
| NLD8031 | $13.95 | |
| N8031A | $13.95 | |
| NLA8031A | $14.95 | |
| NLD8031A | $14.95 | |
| N8031B | $14.95 | |
| NLA8031B | $15.95 | |
| NLD8031B | $15.95 | |
| N8031C | $12.95 | |
| NLD8110-03 | $24.95 | |
| NK8031 | $24.95 | |
| NK8031-12 | $32.95 |
Very high current output boost plus added control solder points
Boosts Simulator current output
| More Info |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8032/A |
| Connecting N8032B |
| Connecting NLA/D8032/A |
| Connecting NLA/D8032B |
| NK8032/A info |
| Video of effect |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8032 | $12.95 | |
| NK8032 | $28.95 | |
| NLA8032 | $13.95 | |
| NLD8032 | $13.95 | |
| N8032A | $12.95 | |
| NK8032A | $29.95 | |
| N8032B | $13.95 | |
| NLA8032A | $13.95 | |
| NLA8032B | $14.25 | |
| NLD8032A | $13.95 | |
| NLD8032B | $14.25 |
Gyralight Simulator
This module generates a varying (bell curve like) intensity to accurately represent Gyralight motion, and is configured for white, incandescent, or yellow-white LEDs. The B version is configured with an additional output for an optional headlight. The N8033A version is configured specifically for red LEDs. See wiring details in More Info to the right. The NK8033 is a Gyralight kit with a prewired N1022C LED.
Utility Vehicle Flasher Simulator The N8075 is designed to generate lighting effects for either
2 pairs of series-wired LEDs or two individual LEDs. It will simulate the alternating
strobe lights seen on many city vehicles. If a single LED is used, it will simulate
the strobe beacons seen on many smaller utility vehicles such as a forklift.
Our Simulator boards can also be programmed to perform as timer modules to turn on and off outputs in timing ranges from seconds (or even milli-seconds) to hours. When coupled with these Super Boosters a vary wide range of control and automation can be performed.
Standard voltage operating range for the Super Booster Board is 6 to 18 volts DC. This voltage range is determined by the on-board voltage regulator mounted on our Simulator boards.
The Boosters come in 3 flavors: N8103-1 to support a single output Simulator (i.e., N8032 Beacon), N8103-2 for 2 output Simulators (i.e., N8038 Early-era Alternating Flasher), and N8103-3 for 3-output Simulators (i.e., N8043 Universal Strobe). A Simulator is easily be piggybacked on a Booster Board (connecting wire included) and share a common power input for both..
| More Info |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8034 |
| Connecting NLA/D8034 |
| Video coming soon |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8034 | $13.95 | |
| NLA8034 | $14.95 | |
| NLD8034 | $14.95 |
| More Info |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8033/A/B |
| Connecting NLA/D8033/A/B |
| NK8033 Info |
| Connecting NK8033-12 |
| Video of effect |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8033 | $12.95 | |
| NLA8033 | $13.95 | |
| NLD8033 | $13.95 | |
| N8033A |
$12.95 |
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| NLA8033A | $13.95 | |
| NLD8033A | $13.95 | |
| N8033B | $13.95 | |
| NLA8033B | $14.95 | |
| NLD8033B | $14.95 | |
| NK8033 | $24.95 | |
| NK8033-12 | $32.95 |
Ditchlight Simulator
Provides output for two LEDs, both on, then switches to alternating with realistic ramping of intensity when input is momentarily grounded (or activated by DCC function control). Re-grounding input returns LEDs to both on. Extra limiting resistors included.
This simulator replicates the older-style signal and hazard warning flashers that used incandescent (filament) lamps to generate light. Typical flash rate of 3/4 second with a increasing and decreasing brightness curve to duplicate that of filament type lamps. Three outputs will each drive up to one pair (wired in series) of red and/or yellow LEDs Outputs flash sequentially so the module could also drive a very short series of "chase" lights.
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8038 | $13.95 | |
| NLA8038 | $14.95 | |
| NLD8038 | $14.95 | |
| N8041 | $13.95 | |
| N8041A | $13.95 |
| More Info |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8038 |
| Connecting NLA/D8038 |
| Connecting N8041 |
| Connecting N8041A |
| Video of effect |
| More Info |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8037 |
| Connecting NLA/D8037 |
| Video coming soon |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8037 | $13.25 | |
| NLA8037 | $14.95 | |
| NLD8037 | $14.95 |
Early-era & Modern-era Alternating Flasher Simulators
The 8038 series modules reproduce alternating flashes (with increasing and decreasing brightness curves) as seen in the older incandescent lamp driven type crossbucks used at grade crossings. The 8041 series simulate modern-era LED driven devices. All will drive up to two pairs of series-wired red LEDs without additional external circuitry. The N8041A will drive up to three pairs of series wired LEDs which alternate sequentially.
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8042 |
$12.95 |
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| NLA8042 | $13.95 | |
| NLD8042 | $13.95 | |
| N8042C | $13.95 | |
| NLA8042C | $14.95 | |
| NLD8042C | $14.95 |
| More Info N8042 |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8042 |
| Connecting NLA/D8042 |
| LED Construction |
| Video of effect |
| More Info |
| Connecting N8039 |
| Connecting NLA8039 |
| Operating |
| Video coming soon |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8039 | $14.95 | |
| NLA8039 | $15.95 |
FRED (EOT)Simulator
The first use of a FRED, or Flashing Rear End Device, is attributed to Florida East Coast Railway in 1973. Soon thereafter other Class 1 Railroads began using them as an alternative to the much-more-costly caboose. By the 1980's their use was widespread. Our module produces a flash rate and duration that replicates the prototype. See Connecting in the More Info table for a detailed explanation. For those using a battery as a power source, try our N8040A super-low current version. If you use a 1.75-2.0 volt, 20ma LED, the whole circuit draws only 3ma!
Steam Locomotive Class(isfication) Light Simulator
In typical applications, the forward-facing class lights on steam locomotives were used in three ways: For a scheduled train they would be dark, unless a second section was following, then they would be green. Trains running as extras were lighted white. This simulator allows all three conditions to be easily controlled using only one input. See Operating in the More Info table for a detailed explanation.
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8040 |
$12.95 |
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| NLA8040 | $13.95 | |
| NLD8040 | $13.95 | |
| N8040A |
$12.95 |
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| NLA8040A | $13.95 | |
| NLD8040A | $13.95 |
Rotating Beacon Simulators
These modules are designed to reproduce a highly realistic simulation of rotating beacons by sequencing LEDs (sold separately) that are positioned to produce the effect. See the More Info table to the right for complete information. The N8042 is for a 3-LED assembly that replicates typical beacons used by such roads as SP, WP, BN, and BNSF. The N8042C is for a 4-LED assembly that simulates the "gumball" type of rotating beacon. Both modules will support either yellow or red 20ma LEDs.
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8043 |
$13.95 |
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| NLA8043 | $14.95 | |
| NLD8043 | $14.95 |
| More Info |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8043 |
| Connecting NLA/D8043 |
| Examples of use |
| Video of effect |
Universal Strobe Simulator
This simulator will support strobe effects for a wide range of locomotives, emergency vehicles and traffic situations. The strobe pulse is a short 70ms burst occurring either once per second on all three outputs simultaneously, or when the simulator input is grounded, on two outputs together and one output separately, alternating at one-half second intervals . See Examples of use in the More Info table to the right.
| More Info |
| Connecting |
| Video of effect |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8045 |
$13.95 |
Flash Camera Simulator
To be a railfan (railway enthusiast) is to enjoy taking pictures of trains and railroad related scenes. Many modelers use scale people trackside to enhance their dioramas and layouts. This simulator will generate a flash camera effect when wired to a white LED. It produces 2 short burst pulses 2 seconds apart when the input is grounded, then delays 20 seconds before allowing the input to be retriggered. Input could be triggered by a passing train.
| More Info |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8046 |
| Connecting NLA/D8046 |
| Adding "hot coals" |
| Video coming soon |
Furnace / Forge / Sawdust Burner Simulator
This module generates a slow, random undulating brightness output for either a single LED, or 2 series-wired yellow LEDs. The effect replicates the heat source glow seen in furnaces and wigwam (sawdust) burners. It can also be used to create a realistic firebox glow that would be seen in the cab of a steam locomotive or coming from a trackside steam skidder or donkey engine's boiler.
AUTOMATIC CURRENT PROTECTION!
At just 3/4" square, this product series includes a
state-of-the-art current source which provides a constant 20 ma for LEDs
connected to the module. This means any color 20 ma LED can be connected
without the need for external current limiting resistors,
multiple LEDs can be connected in series (requires a power source of
sufficient voltage) and different colors of LEDs can be combined in the
same series. All will operate at 20 ma.
For certain applications it may be desirable to
have the LED (or series string) connected to operate at less than full
brightness. For this purpose, solder pads are included on the back of the
module for placement of resistors to adjust of current source output.
Input
voltage range 6-16 VDC. Extra power wires included.
| More Info |
| Connecting |
| More Info |
| Connecting |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8103-1 | $12.95 |
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| N8103-2 |
$14.95 |
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| N8103-3 |
$16.95 |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8103A-1 | $14.95 |
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| N8103A-2 |
$16.95 |
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| N8103A-3 |
$18.95 |
| More Info |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8047 |
| Connecting NLA/D8047 |
| Connecting L8047 |
| Adding "hot coals" |
| NK8047/-2 info |
| Video of effect |
Alternating Flasher
This module creates an alternating flash between a pair (or pairs) of LEDs of approximately 3/4 of a second and 50% duty cycle. This is a typical sequence for standard modern-day grade crossings. This product supports "common anode" devices, see More Info for details.
This module is also included in a Crossing Signal Detection & Driver Board sold by Royz Trains. Go here: Royz Trains for more information.
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8047 |
$13.95 |
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| NLA8047 | $14.95 | |
| NLD8047 | $14.95 | |
| L8047 |
$14.95 |
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| NK8047 |
$30.95 |
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| NK8047-2 |
$30.95 |
Campfire / Fireplace Simulator
This simulator produces a random varying change in output intensity for either a single LED, or 2 series-wired LEDs that realistically mimics the crackling fire in a fireplace or of a campfire. Perfect for a trackside hobo camp or pile of debris in a yard cleanup operation. If used with our Nano LEDs even the smallest scale scene can enjoy the realism of this effect. This effect can also be used to produce the firebox flicker of a steam locomotive. The L8047 includes a latching function that is configured to work with our N83XX-084 or N85XX-084 Campfire sound effect.
| More Info |
| Connecting |
| Video of effect |
Variable-rate Flasher
Produces a flash with a 50% duty cycle (equal on and off times). Rate of flash is adjustable from 30 flashes per second (33 ms) to one flash every 3 seconds. This adjustment is made by rotating the slotted center of a variable resistor (bottom right corner of flasher).
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8013 | $13.65 |
| More Info |
| Connecting Arc |
| Connecting Gas |
| Connect N8064B-2 |
| NK8064/B info |
| Video of effect |
Catenary Spark Simulator
We have all watched electric locomotives, traction vehicles or trolleys as they move along the rails and have seen the sparks created by the pickups (pantographs or spring-loaded poles) as they travel along the overhead (catenary) wires. This simulator is designed to reproduce those intermittent sparks of varying intensity for either two outputs (for dual pantograph applications) or a single output, for one pickup like many early-era trolleys had. The tiny size of our Nano white LEDs are perfect for this application.
| More Info |
| Connecting |
| Video of effect |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8014 | $15.25 |
Variable-rate Alternating Flasher
This module creates an alternating flash between a pair (or pairs) of LEDs with a 50% duty cycle (equal on and off times). Rate of flash is adjustable from 30 flashes per second (33 ms) to one flash every 3 seconds. This adjustment is made by rotating the slotted center of a variable resistor (bottom right corner of flasher). This product supports "common anode" devices, see More Info for details.
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8064 |
$13.95 |
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| NK8064 |
$33.95 |
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| N8064B | $13.95 | |
| N8064B-2 | $14.95 | |
| NK8064B |
$33.95 |
Arc & Gas Welder Simulators
Finally, welding simulation that looks just like the real thing! A bit of shameless back-patting, but we believe it is warranted. These simulators are configured for connection of two LEDs to accurately reproduce the varying intensity, intermittence and slight color changes just like real welders. Our Nano LEDs are perfect for reproducing these effects. N8064 is the arc welder and N8064B is the gas welder.
| More Info |
| Connecting |
| Video of effect |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8015 | $15.95 |
| More Info |
| Which Sim is best for me? |
| Connecting N8063 |
| Connecting NLA/D8063 |
| Video coming soon |
| Item# | Cart | Price |
| N8063 |
$13.95 |
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| NLA8063 | $14.95 | |
| NLD8063 | $14.95 |