Train Control Systems is offering an upgrade to the UWT-100 thumbwheel encoder that extends its useable life. They are moving from a mechanical encoder to a magnetic encoder.
The conditions of the promotional upgrade price leave a little to be desired though. Your call.
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Module owners rejoice, this is ingenious and very long overdue!!
There is a bit of wait time for these to come to market but having worked with the Hostlers Model Railroad Club's (Ogden, Utah) modular layout for many years the wait will be worth it!!
The new WalthersTrack Expandable Tracks will make setting-up your HO portable layouts, seasonal displays and modules fast and easy! Just announced, they'll be available for both Code 83 (#948-83091) and Code 100 (#948-10091), perfect for connecting two modules or filling in track gaps, with no need for cutting or trimming! See figure 1. Fully assembled with all the features and details found on all WalthersTrack products, the unique center section expands the overall length from 8-7/8 to 9-3/8" (22.5 to 23.8cm) and can be used in place of any standard 9" (22.8cm) straight track section. Built tough for repeated adjustments, each features special tight-fitting joiners in the center for positive electrical contact and cutouts at both ends that clear standard rail joiners. Preorder yours now for the Winter 2024 delivery!
No more carrying a bag of track pieces around that eventually have to be trimmed anyway to fit between modules.
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