MiniRailSolutions – Automatic Signals For Ride-on Railroads

The MiniRail Solutions signal system is designed to automatically control signals in response to trains detected on sections of track.

The system is specifically designed to fulfill the demands of automatic signaling required by “Full-Time Bi-Directional” railroads where engineers are able to go “anywhere at any time” (using  turnout motors and multi-headed route signals) as opposed to the less demanding signaling required by uni-directional tracks for train separation only.

minirailsolutions.com

Accu-Tie Machined #7 - 60' Radius Frogs

Accu-Tie has confirmed the machined frogs will work with the rail we use on our railroad. They currently offer #5 (32’ radius), #7 (60’ radius), and #9 (102’ radius) frogs. The picture below shows #7 frog being aligned with our rail. For the latest information here is a link to Accu-Tie: https://accu-tierailsystem.com/product/7-frog/

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Micro Fasteners

For many years hobbyists and engineers have relied on Micro Fasteners' inventory of affordably priced socket screws, machine screws, locknuts, washers, sheet metal or self tapping screws, wood screws, other fasteners and related items in U.S. and metric sizes.

Micro Fasteners

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Bolt Depot - Fastener

Bolt Depot - Nuts and Bolts, Screws and Fasteners online

The Home Machinist - Chaski Discussion Board

Live Steam & Riding Scale Railroad discussion board site. You will find just about anything you can imagine regarding the Live Steam hobby here.

http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewforum.php?f=35

Discover Live Steam

Discover Live Steam is a marketplace website for both new and used equipment. The site features Steam Locomotive, Diesel Locomotives, Rolling Stock, and more.

https://discoverlivesteam.com/

Air Brake Parts

The information provided below are commonly used parts and vendors for those parts.

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Clippard items can be purchased via Clippard or Power Systems. Power Systems can provide discounting off of Clippard’s online list price. Our current Power Systems contact is:

Eric Squires, Territory Manager

Power Systems, Inc.

Email: esquires@powersystemsinc.com

Phone: 770-315-6223

David Scruggs, Sales Rep

Power Systems, Inc.

Email: dscruggs@powersalesinc.com

Phone: 770-475-1680 / 770-442-5522

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Quick Connect Assembly

1/8” hose to #10-32F

Part No: MQC-3 (multi-Barb)

https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-3

Part No: MQC-3S (single-Barb)

https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-3S

Or

1/8” hose to #10-32F

Part No: MQC-V3

https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-V3

No Air Hose Connector Included

The following item needs to be purchased with any of the above options

Barb Hose Fitting

#10-32 to 1/8” ID Hose Fitting (multi-barb)

Pack of 10

Part No: 11752-3-PKG

https://www.clippard.com/part/11752-3-PKG

Or

#10-32 to 1/8” ID Hose Fitting (single-barb)

Pack of 10

Part No: 11792-4-PKG

https://www.clippard.com/part/11752-4-PKG

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Quick Connect Fitting (1/8” Hose)

Part No: MQC-F (mult-barb)

https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-F

Or

Part No: MQC-FS (single barb)

https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-FS

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Reusable Hose Clamp

Thread-On (Package of 10)

Part No: 5000-2-PKG

https://www.clippard.com/part/5000-2-PKG

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Brake hose - Polyurethan Hose

1/4” OD - 1/8” ID Black Solid

50’ Roll

Part No: URH1-0804-BKS-050

https://www.clippard.com/part/URH1-0804-BKS-050

Note: Other color’s available

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Brake Cylinder

7/8” Bore S/S Cylnder, Stud Mount

Part No: SRR-14-1

https://www.clippard.com/part/SRR-14-1

Note: This is different than what Titan Train sells with brake kit.

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Cylinder Hose Fitting

1/8” Pipe to 1/8” Hose Fitting

Pack of 10

Part No: 11924-1-PKG

https://www.clippard.com/part/11924-1-PKG

Note: If you use Mountain Car / Titan Train Brakes with an existing brake cylinder you may need a smaller version of this fitting.

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Cylinder Hose Swivel Fitting

1/8” Pipe to 1/8” Hose Fitting

Pack of 1

Part No: SP0-4-PKG

https://www.clippard.com/part/SP0-4-PKG

Note: If you use Mountain Car / Titan Train Brakes this is what is shipped with Air Brake line kit.

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“X” Coupling

10-32” X Fitting

Pack of 10

Part No: 15002-5-PKG

https://www.clippard.com/part/15002-5-PKG

Note: This is typical used to create Tee adapters with brake lines under rail cars.

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Barb Hose Fitting

#10-32 to 1/8” ID Hose Fitting

Pack of 10

Part No: 11752-3-PKG

https://www.clippard.com/part/11752-3-PKG

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Screw Plug

Package of 10

Part No: 11755-PKG

https://www.clippard.com/part/11755-PKG

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1/8” ID Hose “T” Fitting, ENP, Pack of 5

Part No: T44-4-PKG

https://www.clippard.com/part/T44-4-PKG

Note: This would be used as an alternative to making your own “T” connector using 10-32 “X” coupler + Barb Hose Fitting + Screw Plugs.

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Short Coupling #10-32

Package of 10

Part No: 11999-PKG

https://www.clippard.com/part/11999-PKG

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Brake Pressure Regulator with Handle and Gauge

Vendor: Tom Bee

https://tombeeonline.com/products/tom-bee-brake-pressure-regulator-with-handle

Note: Individual parts are available from Tom Bee Online.

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Inline Check Valve

#10-32 Ports

Part No: MCV-2

https://www.clippard.com/part/MCV-2

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Pressure Actuated Switch

Compressor On/Off

https://tombeeonline.com/products/tom-bee-shut-off-switch-fixed-65-psi

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VIAIR 92C Air Compressor

Part No: 00092

https://www.viaircorp.com/c-models/92c

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Braided Line

Part No: AAF-ALL46300-15

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAF-ALL46300-15

Note: This was used by some on the output of the compressor to the inline check valve. This was used because of heat causing plastic brake hoses to burst between the air compressor and the inline check valve.

Miracle Graphics & Railroad Products

Miracle Graphics & Railroad Products has been providing quality stock and custom decals since 2000, specializing in vinyl graphics for the large scale hobbyist.

http://miraclerailroadproducts.com/

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