Lionel Defect Detector Structure and Five Inch O Gauge FasTrack Model Train Accessory with Sounds (1929100)

Lionel Defect Detector Structure and Five Inch O Gauge FasTrack Model Train Accessory with Sounds counts your axles and delivers an announcement after the train passes providing an axle count, approximate train speed and the occasional defect! Includes (1) Defect Detector Structure with Sounds, (1) Five Inch O Gauge FasTrack Section, (1) On/Off Switch and (1) Instruction Sheet. Introduced in the 40s, the defect detector came along to take the place of station agents and alert on-board crew of dangerous defects on the train. As a train passes through, the IR beams can detect dragging equipment, gauge temperature, monitor speed and send a signal to the dispatcher and train crew that something is wrong. Compatible with Lionel O Gauge and gets power from the track. IR sensors detect and count the actual number of axles on a passing train and determines when track is clear. Calculates and relays by audio the number of axles, approx. speed, imaginary milepost information and reports defect detection status. Includes occasional defect announcements with warning sounds and announcements of imaginary car issues. Volume control, ON/OFF switch, and Min/Max switch to adjust how often a defect is found. Can also be powered from accessory power supply (sold separately). Recommended for ages 14 years and up.

• PRODUCT: Lionel Defect Detector Structure and Five Inch O Gauge FasTrack Model Train Accessory with Sounds counts your axles and delivers an announcement after the train passes providing an axle count, approximate train speed and the occasional defect!
• INCLUDES: (1) Defect Detector Structure with Sounds / (1) Five Inch O Gauge FasTrack Section / (1) On/Off Switch / (1) Instruction Sheet
• DETAILS: Introduced in the 40s, the defect detector came along to take the place of station agents and alert on-board crew of dangerous defects on the train. As a train passes through, the IR beams can detect dragging equipment, gauge temperature, monitor speed and send a signal to the dispatcher and train crew that something is wrong.
• FEATURES: Compatible with Lionel O Gauge / IR sensors detect and count the actual number of axles on a passing train and determines when track is clear / Calculates and relays by audio the number of axles, approx. speed, imaginary milepost information and reports defect detection status / Includes occasional defect announcements with warning sounds and announcements of imaginary car issues / Volume control and ON/OFF switch / Min/Max switch to adjust how often a defect is found / Gets power from track – can also be powered from accessory power supply (sold separately)
• NOTIFICATIONS: Wipe with a soft cloth to clean / Recommended for ages 14 years and up
• SPECIFICATIONS: Brand: Lionel / Gauge: O Gauge