A low cost miniature toggle switches providing exceptional
value. With this toggle switches spring loaded return to centre switch, which
makes it perfect for operating point motors (Hornby, PECO, SEEP). Simply pull
back briefly to operate the points in one direction and forwards for the other.
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Mini Toggle Switch (on-on) SPDT
Product Code: E028
Product Details
Suitable for operating signals. Can also be used to change points with the
addition of a push button switch.
Click here to see how.
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Mini Toggle Switch (on-on)
DPDT
Product Code: E029
Product Details
Suitable for operating two different signals. Can also be
used to change points with the addition of a push button switch.
Click here to see how.
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Mini Toggle Switch
(on-off-on) DPDT
Product Code: E030
Product Details
Three position switch, two "on" and one "off" (centre). This
switch allows control of two separate circuits at the same time. Can be used to
switch DC power control between two separate tracks with the addition of being
able to select neither. 35mm high.
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Sub-Miniature Toggle Switch (on-on) SPDT
Product Code: E024
Product Details
Suitable for operating signals. Can also be used to change points with the
addition of a push button switch.
Click here to see how. (size 25mm high - approximately a 3rd smaller than
mini toggle switches).
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Sub-Miniature Toggle Switch (on-on) DPDT
Product Code: E025
Product Details
Suitable for operating two different signals. Can also be used to change points
with the addition of a push button switch.
Click here to see how. (size 25mm high - approximately a 3rd smaller than
mini toggle switches)
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Miniature push to
'make' switch with Red or Black button
Product Code: E032 (Red) E033 (Black)
Product Details
Miniature low cost push to make switch with red or
black button. This switch can be used to supply a short burst of power
to a point motor. Non-locking. Overall dimensions 28mm long, 10.5mm
diameter. Rated 250mA 125V AC. Panel cut-out 7mm.
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Pack of 10 -Miniature push to 'make' switch (Red, Black
or Green button)
Miniature low cost push to make switch with red, black, or
green button. This switch can be used to supply a short burst of power to a
point motor. Non-locking. Overall dimensions 28mm long, 10mm diameter. Panel
cut-out 7mm.
Miniature push to
'break' switch with black button
Product Code: E031
Product Details
Miniature low cost push to break switch with black button. Suitable for
situations were you want to temporarily turn off a circuit. Non-locking.
Overall dimensions 28mm long, 10.5mm diameter. Rated 250mA 125V AC.
Panel cut-out 7mm.
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DPDT Miniature Slide Switch
Product Code: E026
Product Details
A miniature slide switch with solder tag connections with break before make
DPDT contacts. Ideal for switching lights on or off, or operating signals
(on)(on).
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Lights
T1.25 5V 2.54mm Bi-Pin Lamp
Product Code: E070
Product Details:
A sub-miniature filament lamp. Ideal for illumination. I
have used these to produce street and building lighting, on model layouts to
great effect. Dimensions 1.48mm long x 4.3mm diameter, pin length 7mm.
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MES Lamps 6V or 12V - Pack of 5
Product Code: A25053 (6V) or A25054 (12V)
Product Details:
Filament bulb available in either 6V or 12V versions.
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MES Bulb Holder Pack of 4
Product Code: A25050
Product Details:
Suitable for any of the MES bulbs above.
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3mm (6V) Filament Lamp
with 150mm wire connected (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and White)
LED's require very little power, and produce little heat
when compared to normal filament based bulbs and are Ideal to be run from a
battery pack. These miniature (5mm) LED's incorporate a in-built series
resistor enabling the LED to be directly connected to a 5V or 12V (depending
on purchase) supply lines without the normal hassle of fitting a resister.
All devices are intensity and colour matched and housed in diffused coloured
packages. Cathode identified by flat on body.
LED's require very little power, and produce little heat
when compared to normal filament based bulbs and are Ideal to be run from a
battery pack. These miniature (5mm) LED's incorporate a in-built series resistor
enabling the LED to be directly connected to a 5V or 12V (depending on purchase)
supply lines without the normal hassle of fitting a resister. All devices are
intensity and colour matched and housed in diffused coloured packages. Cathode
identified by flat on body.
LED's require very little power, and produce little heat
when compared to normal filament based bulbs and are ideal to be run from a
battery pack. These miniature (3mm) LED's incorporate a in-built series resistor
enabling the LED to be directly connected to a 5V supply lines without the
normal hassle of fitting a resister. All devices are intensity and colour
matched and housed in diffused coloured packages. Cathode identified by shorter
lead.
LED's require very little power, and produce little heat
when compared to normal filament based bulbs and are ideal to be run from a
battery pack. These miniature (3mm) LED's incorporate a in-built series
resistor enabling the LED to be directly connected to a 12V supply lines
without the normal hassle of fitting a resister. All devices are intensity
and colour matched and housed in diffused coloured packages. Cathode
identified by shorter lead.
Miniature 3mm LED (Require a
resistor for power over 2.6v 30mA)
A range of miniature colour diodes in diffused package of 1.8mm diameter
(Require a resistor for power over 5v 25mA).
White LED in a 1.8mm water clear package (Require a
resistor for power over 3.4v 30mA).
Requires a resistor in series to limit the current to a safe value. Use a 1k
for 12V or less. see 1k resistors below.
Grain of Rice Lamp 1.5 volt
Product Code: E036
Product Details:
A micro miniature filament lamp that features a bulb
measuring just 1.4mm diameter. Ideal for model street lights.
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Bi-Colour 5mm Red/Yellow LED
(Require a resistor for power over 3.4v 30mA)
Product Code: E090
Product Details:
bi-colour 5mm LED offering several colour options
comprising two LEDs connected in inverse parallel housed in a milky white
package.
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Side Viewing Red and Green
LED
Product Code: E037 (Green) E038 (Red)
Product Details:
(Require a resistor for power over 5v 25mA)
A range of LEDs in a side-viewing package. Package
is 5 by 1.5mm. Light comes from a 1.5mm lenz. Cathode is identified by
shorter lead. Viewing angle 70°.
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5mm and 3mm LED Panel Clip (3mm clip pictured)
Product Code: E075 (3mm) E076 (5mm)
Product Details
3mm one part panel clip
5mm two part panel clip.
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1K Resistor
Product Code: E057
Product Details
Suitable for use with LED without built in resister (eg 3mm LED above).
1 connected to a battery will protect all LED's connected to that power
supply. 1W Industry standard high power metal film resistors coated with
a red non-flammable lacquer which provides electrical, mechanical and
climatic protection.
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Solderless LED Holder
Product Code: E071
Product Details
A novel LED holder with 200mm leads pre-stripped and tinned which simply
clips to the rear of the LED and is retained in position by a patented
clamping device. The holder will significantly reduce assembly time and
ideal if soldering is a problem. Dimensions 14.5 x 2.6mm.
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Lead Free Solder (100g)
Product Code: E088
Product Details:
Economy lead-free solder with flux cores. Tin
Alloy with 0.7% copper. Melting point 227°C.
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Shrink Wrap / Heat Shrink
1.6mm Grey Heat Shrink
Product code: E077
Shrink ratio 2:1.
Operating temperature 105°C.
Shrink temperature 100°C
Resistant to fuel and oils.
Price Per Metre
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2.4mm Black Heat Shrink
Product code: E079
Shrink ratio 2:1.
Operating temperature 105°C.
Shrink temperature 100°C
Resistant to fuel and oils.
Price Per Metre
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2.4mm Black Heat Shrink
Product code: E079
Shrink ratio 2:1.
Operating temperature 105°C.
Shrink temperature 100°C
Resistant to fuel and oils.
Price Per Metre
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Motors and Gears
Motor and Gearbox with two Ratios
Product Code: E012
Product Details
A gearbox kit which contains:
• Electric motor (3-6V)
• 2 sets of gears giving either a 60:1 or 288:1 reduction (approx. 200 or 42rpm)
• Gearbox chassis and shafts
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Turntable Motorising Set
Product Code: 262-11
Product Details
Perfect for model railway turntables. Easy to dismantle polycarbonate gear
casing enables the ratio of gears to be altered, utilising the spacers provided.
The set contains all parts illustrated above plus batteries, battery holder,
switch, cable and wiring diagram.
Ratio obtainable range from 625rpm to only 2.6rpm.
Final drive shaft is 4mm diameter.
Input voltage:1.5 to 6V DC
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3V Motor - Pack of 3
Product Code: A26022
Product Details
Miniature 4.5V Motor MM18 - Pack of 3
Motor Shaft: 2mm, Speed: 6,550 rpm at 3V, Operating Range: 1.5 - 4.5v,
Overall Length: 38mm, Diameter: 24mm, Max Drain: 0.4A at 3v
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4.5V Motor - Pack of 2
Product Code: A26023
Product Details
Miniature 4.5V Motor MM28 - Pack of 2.
Motor Shaft: 2mm, Speed: 17,100 rpm at 6V, Operating
Range: 3 - 6v, Overall Length: 45mm, Diameter: 24mm, Max Drain: 1.28A at 6v
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3V Motor - Pack of 5
Product Code: A26030
Product Details
Miniature 3V Motor RE130 - Pack of 5.
Motor Shaft: 2mm, Speed: 16,300 rpm at 3V, Operating Range: 1.5 - 3v,
Overall Length: 38mm, Diameter: 20mm (max), Free Load Drain: 0.38A at 3v
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3V Motor - Pack of 5
Product Code: A26031
Product Details
Miniature 3V Motor RE140 - Pack of 5.
Motor Shaft: 2mm, Speed: 14,800 rpm at 3V, Operating Range: 1.5 - 3v,
Overall Length: 38mm, Diameter: 21mm, Free Load Drain: 0.3A at 3v
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9 Piece Nylon Gear Set
Product Code: A26220
Product Details
Includes all items illustrated: 6 Gear Wheels, 2
Worms Gears, Plus Steal Shaft for mounting them on. All gears have a 2mm
hole suitable for use with A26030 and A26031 Motors (above).
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Basic Gear Box
Product Code: A26240
Product Details
Suitable for use with motors: A26022 or A26023.
Motor Fixing Screws included. Gear Ratio: 42:1, Output Shaft: 4mm
Diameter.
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4 Piece Plastic Pulley Set
Product Code: A26510
Product Details
Outside diameters: 40, 30, 20, and 10mm. The 10mm
pulley has a 2mm centre hole. The others a 3mm hole.
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Motor Mount - Pack of 4
Product Code: A26831
Product Details
Suitable for use with motors: 260-22/23/24/30 and
31. Double sided self adhesive pad included.
A high quality wire to for general interconnection within apparatus. Comes
in Black, Red, Green, Brown, Blue, Orange, Pink, Grey, White, Purple, and
Yellow. Ideal for use with low voltage lights, signals, motors (including
point motors) etc. 7/0.2mm tinned copper conductor. Overall diameter 1.2mm.
Rating 1kV rms. 1.4A at 70°C.
A high quality wire to for general interconnection within apparatus. Comes
in Black, Red, Green, Brown, Blue, Orange, Pink, Grey, White, Purple, and
Yellow. Ideal for use with low voltage lights, signals, motors (including
point motors) etc. 18/0.1mm tinned copper conductor. Overall diameter 1.2mm.
Rating 1200V rms. 1.5A.
Automatic Wire Stripper
Product Code: E110
Product Details
A self-adjusting wire end stripping tool combining wire stripper, wire
cutter and crimp tool in one easy-to-use tool. Jaws clamp the cable firmly
in position whilst blades strip the insulation from the end of the cable in
one simple operation. • Automatically adjusts to cable diameters from 0.2
to 6.0mm² • Strips single, multiple, round, flat or figure eight cable
• Heat-treated alloy-steel construction • Crimps insulated and
non-insulated terminals 10 to 22 AWG (1.5 to 6.0mm²) • Crimps ignition
terminals 7 to 8mm
• Comfortable PVC grip handles, Overall length 205mm, Weight 255g
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Solderless LED Holder
Product Code: E071
Product Details
A novel LED holder with 200mm leads pre-stripped and tinned which simply
clips to the rear of the LED and is retained in position by a patented
clamping device. The holder will significantly reduce assembly time and
ideal if soldering is a problem. Dimensions 14.5 x 2.6mm.
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2AA Battery Holder with Battery Clip
Product Code: A21010
Product Details
2AA battery holder moulded in black thermoplastic. Suitable for a wide range
of applications. Voltage when fitted with 2AA batteries is 3Volts. Includes
Battery Clip
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4AA Square Battery Holder with Battery Clip
Product Code: A21011
Product Details
4AA battery holder moulded in black thermoplastic. Suitable for a wide range
of applications. Voltage when fitted with 4AA batteries is 6Volts. Includes
Battery Clip
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4AA Long Battery Holder
Product Code: E013
Product Details
4AA battery holder moulded in black thermoplastic. Suitable for a wide range
of applications. Voltage when fitted with 4AA batteries is 6Volts. I have
successfully used this to power my 5V LED's.
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PP3,PP6 Battery Clip
Product Code: E014
Product Details
Twin battery snap to suit PP3 and PP6 type 9V batteries. For use with the
battery 4AA holder to allow for its removal or disconnection from your
components.
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Grey ABS Enclosure
Product Code: E099 and E100
Product Details
Plastic ABS Project Box in a light grey colour. Includes rubber feet. Ideal
for making a as a signal / points control panel (pictured right).
Large - 175 x 124 x 38mm - E099
Small - 92 x 57 x 25.4mm - E100
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Stripboards
Product Code: E081 and E093
Product Details
Fully pierced stripboard used for prototype and development work. I use
these when converting a Loco to DCC from DC.
E081 Small - 25 x 64mm (9 X 25 Holes)
E093 Medium - 64x94mm (24 X 37 Holes)
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3 Amp Terminal blocks
Product Code: E073
Product Details
For connecting wires without the need for soldering.
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Pluggable Terminal Strips (8mm 6A)
Product Code: E072
Product Details
Pluggable industrial quality terminal strips. Matching male and female
supplied in 12 way lengths and can be cut to size.
I have used these to transfer power between my modular
Railway layout.
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12 Way Terminal Blocks - Pack of 5 (3 or 5 amp)
Product Code: A23020 (3 amp) A23021 (5 amp)
Product Details
For connecting wires without the need for soldering.
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Test Leads (50cm Long) - Pack of 10
Product Code: 230-50
Product Details
Set of 10 Test Leads, each lead is 50cm long with
plastic insulated miniature crocodile clips at each end. Max current 0.5A
Ideal for testing circuits prior to final soldering.
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Miniature Crocodile Clip
Product Code: E022 (Red) E023 (Black)
Product Details
A range of miniature insulated crocodile clips supplied
with covers. Red or Black crocodile clip. Great for testing circuits making
temporary or semi permanent connection
• Solder termination complete with cable grip
• Overall length 33mm
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Crocodile Clips Pack of 2 (Red and Blue)
Product code: A23012
Product Details
A pair of miniature insulated crocodile clips supplied with covers. One red
and one blue crocodile clip included. Great for testing circuits making
temporary or semi permanent connection
• Solder termination complete with cable grip
• Overall length 30mm
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Micro Spade Connectors and Heat Shrink Pack of 10
Product code: A23000
Product Details
Pack Containing 10 Male and 10 Female micro spade connectors with the
appropriate heat shrink. Female spade connectors will fit PECO point motors.
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4mm Plug - Pack of 4 (Red and Black)
Product code: A23060
Product Details
Pack contains 2 red and 2 black plugs.
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4mm Socket - Pack of 4 (Red and Black)
Product code: A23062
Product Details
Pack contains 2 red and 2 black plugs
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15 Way HD plug and Socket
Product Code: E020 (Plug) E021 (Socket)
Product Details
Suitable for making multiple connections across boards.
Buy a socket and plug to make a connection. Will require soldering.
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Crimp in-line Fuse holder
Product Code: E015
Product Details
The in-line fuse holder (Automotive style) is placed over the existing cable
and then crimped. Automotive style fuses can then be inserted.
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No soldering Needed
If you use the battery pack the battery clip the wireless LED
holder and a terminal block, soldering is not necessary.