Dear PWRS Customers;

 Kalmbach Publishing is excited to announce New Softcover Books

Description

These Arduino projects will help you enhance signaling, detection, lighting and sounds, making your model railroad come to life!

In Arduino Projects, authors Paul and David Bradt show how inexpensive Arduino and Raspberry Pi microcontrollers can be used to control sound, lighting effects, and more.

Animation of various types greatly enhances the realism of any layout!

In Arduino Projects, authors Paul and David Bradt show how inexpensive Arduino and Raspberry Pi microcontrollers can be used to control sound, lighting effects, and – with detectors – control crossing flashers and basic or complex signal systems. Combining these devices with Java Model Railroad Interface (JMRI), a free open-source software, further expands the capabilities of Arduinos.

Inside, you’ll find:

- The basics of programming and using Arduino and Raspberry Pi microcontrollers.

- How to control crossing flashers, flickering torches, and other lighting effects.

- Methods of connecting Arduinos to software to detect trains and monitor train movements.

- Ways to implement a Centralized Traffic Control signal system including a simulated dispatcher’s panel.

- And much more!

Pages: 96

Description

Take a ride through Amtrak’s remarkable transformation in Amtrak’s History Through Its Equipment by acclaimed author and rail historian Brian Solomon. This compelling book traces the evolution of the company’s rolling stock, from its humble beginnings with worn-out “Heritage Fleet” passenger cars and aging diesel locomotives, to the cutting-edge Acela trains and next-generation Siemens equipment now redefining American rail travel.

Packed with full-color photographs and in-depth insights, this book is a must-have for railfans, modelers, and anyone passionate about trains. Follow Amtrak’s story through the challenges of the 1970s, the stabilizing power of the F40PH and GE Genesis era, and the sleek, sustainable future represented by the ALC42 and Venture fleets.

Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast or new to the world of trains, this book delivers a rich, fascinating history of Amtrak.

Pages: 224

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