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Shourt Line by Soft Works Ltd.

Model Railroad Products

We stock a full line of G Scale products from the Shourt Line, LGB, PIKO, ESU, POLA, and other manufactures. We stock Starter Sets, Locomotives, Trains, Track, Buildings, Accessories, Power Supplies, Throttles, Sound Systems and DCC Decoders and Systems.

We design and manufacture miniature lighting and model railroad products and offer new and used trains and accessories as well as repair, DCC conversion, installation services and training classes.

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Shourt Line Discount Price Lists
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2024 Shourt Line Discount Price List pdf

2016 LGB Discount Price List pdf

2020 ESU Train Electronics Discount Price List pdf

2021 PIKO Discount Price List pdf
*Shourt Line Members receive additional discounts off PIKO SL Prices

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2024 New Product Announcements

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SL 7143550 Station Platform with center mounted SL 8303550 Lamp post
with 4 LED Tiffany Opal Soft White Light Fixture + 2 steps made in the USA

Full platform illumination is provided by 1.5 & 2 inch arms from the center top of the post.

(The track is not included but available at the Shourt Line)

The SL 7143550 shown above, includes a mounted SL 8303550 Lamp Post with
4 LED Tiffany Opal Soft White Light Fixture plus 2 each Steps).

Below is an animation showing some ways to customize your
SL 7143550 Platform Station using SL Platform Parts.

(The track, figures, train, loads,optional platform parts,and signs on the lamp post are not included but available at the Shourt Line)

Click here for more information

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SL 8453018 Micro Size LED controller wired & ready to use w 18" cables +
Two Free spring loaded 2 conductor terminal blocks for EZ no tool required,
no soldering required installation

The SL 845300 comes with a case and removable bottom lid, an SL 8452024
3Amp adjustable voltage regulator wired to an SL full wave bridge rectifier and
2ea 18 inch micro black 24 AWG cables for DC, AC or DCC track power in
and LED power out at 3.05 Volts for up to 200 LEDs. The case top has a
recessed hole for access to an pot for adjusting the output voltage
and dimming LEDs. 2 FREE spring loaded 2 conductor terminal
blocks are included for an easy solderless installation.

SL 8453018 Micro Size LED controller fits under seats in an LGB passenger car or on the
rear wall or on the bottom of the car. Note that the adjustment pot is accessible
between the car seats for brightness and dimming control.

Click here for more information

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SL-DC-8-SPS-Set: Any scale pure DC Throttle and
Power Supply 0 to 24 volts at 8 amps max.
for analog track power and lab supply use.

SL-DC-8-SPS-Set: Any Gauge SL 5882408 400W 50V 8.1A Max. Precision Digi Throttle
w IR Remote Control + SL 5112408 Regulated PS 24V 8A AC supply w AC cord

Click here for more information

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Limited Edition LGB 020087 Rare Dortmund Beer Train w Steam Loco, Tank,
Freight, and Passenger Cars - Tiffany Lights, Bluetooth Sound System NEW

Directional Lighting: The loco features directional front and rear headlamps. The rear of the cab has a track power outlet for and LED controller powering 12 LED Tiffany Opal lamps located in the loco, box car, and passenger car. A 3 amp SL LED controller is located in the box car that also has USB charger port for the bluetooth 3 watt HiFi wireless speaker in the box car. A Key Fob size Bluetooth Wireless player with beer music on the included flash card that fits into the player. You can easily add your own sounds to the micro SD flash card and remotely select and control the volume...

Bluetooth Wireless speaker: The box car has a 3W sound system for beer hall hall music, sound effects or use as a
PA system from your phone, tablet or the included key fob size Micro Flash Card Player that comes with the set.

Click here for more information

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LGB 72997 Rare - Looney Toon Train Starter Set - Smoke, Lights,
4 Metal WB G Scale Toon Characters NEW

Limited Edition, Made in Western Germany and will never be made again.
Never Run! Rare and Collectable.

Ready to run complete set with 4 ft circle of brass track
LGB power pack, track clips & Factory Box,
WB Toon Figures, documents and WB Certificate.

Click here for more information

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LGB 20412PV Rare - Limited Edition Philips GMBH Videospiele
Diesel Loco Freight Train Starter Set G-Scale NEW

German made ready to run complete set with an LGB 2060PV Diesel Loco, 2 Cargo Cars, 4 ft circle of
brass track, 4 Figures, LGB power pack, track clips, & Factory Box, documents and an LGB Uncoupler.

This LGB 20412PV Limited Edition starter set is easy to set up and run in minutes, everything you need is in the box.
The set comes with the LGB 2060PV Schoema CFL-150 diesel locomotive and two container cars commissioned
by Philips Video Game Company. LGB produced only 1000 sets. This set will never be made again
and is very rare and few exist in new condition.

Click here for more information

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G Scale Ultimate Hybrid 71 LED SL LGB 72327 HLW 15105
Passenger Christmas Train Starter Set

Video:

This limited edition set features 12 nutcrackers, 16 Christmas trees and the 71 LEDs
automatically turn on and off after track power is lost for 2 minutes or use the hidden
magnetic switch to light up all 71 LEDs over 4 hours without any track power!

Click here for more information

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G Scale Shourt Line SL 8100202 Animated Color
Changing Crystal Clear Christmas Tree Magnetically
Mounted in an HLW 15105 Christmas Gondola

6 Candy Cane Limited Edition Christmas Gondola - Made in the USA

Video:

This limited edition gondola features a removable magnetically mounted animated
Christmas tree. The rare HLW Christmas Gondola is out of production and matches
LGB mini cars in size and function. The tree has batteries in the base for operating
without any track power!

Click here for more information

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SL 9121000 G Scale Halloween Mini Flat Car w 4 posts
& 2 Dancing LED Ghosts + LED Pumpkin on Legs 2 arms,
Track Powered NEW

Made in USA

Ready to run on analog or DCC - MTS track power

Click here for videos more information

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Marklin 5470 Maxi Class II Metal Green
Passenger Car Gauge 1 NEW

Extremely Rare - Hard to Find

Features All Metal Wheels and Chassis Construction with working doors

Click here for more information

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LGB 43170 2 pack FRR Field Railroad Cable Reel Car
w Brakeman's Platform, Brake Lever and Cable NEW

Hard to find and out of production - Collectable Item

Right rear view showing the brakeman's platform and brake lever on each car.

The cable drums can be removed by hoisting or lifting off the car for using the wagon as a flat car.

Click here for more information

Ship to:

Outside California $114.95 USD Inside California w tax $124.43 USD

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LGB 45170 2 pack FRR Field Railway Flat Car
Wagons, w 2 removable carriers & 4 Drums NEW

Hard to find and out of production - Collectable Item

The drums can be removed by unhooking the chain at each end of the carrier,
the carrier can be hoisted or lifted off the car for using the wagon as a flat car

Click here for more information

Ship to:

Outside California $99.95 USD Inside California w tax $108.19 USD

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LGB 40190 2 pack FRR Field Railway
Locking Lever Operated Bulk Dump Cars NEW

Hard to find and out of production - Collectable Item

Animated view of the dump lever mechanism that opens the dump gates on each side of the car.

Top view showing interior divider for dumping bulk loads to each side of the car when the leaver is unlocked and moved to open.

Click here for more information

Ship to:

Outside California $109.95 USD Inside California w tax $119.02 USD

LGB 42170 2 pack FRR Field Railway Locking Lever
Side Numbered Dump Cars w removable Loads NEW

Hard to find and out of production - Collectable Item

Front, left view showing the included loads in place

Each car features a locking lever to release the dump gate as shown above

Click here for more information

Ship to:

Outside California $109.95 USD Inside California w tax $119.02 USD

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G Scale LGB 46170 FRR Field Railroad Car
w Operating Crane NEW - Collection Item

Hard to find and out of production - Collectable Item

Click here for more information

Ship to:

Outside California $99.95 USD Inside California w tax $108.19 USD

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LGB 40180 2 pack FRR Field Railroad Multi Purpose Cars
in LGB Box w Sleeve NEW - Collection Item G Scale

Hard to find and out of production - Collectable Item

Click here for more information

Ship to:

Outside California $124.95 USD Inside California w tax $135.26 USD

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LGB 21900 DUO-System Red Shunting Diesel Locomotive
RC Automatic Uncouplers Brand New

Very Hard to find - NEW never run

Three directional head lights and cab interior light

Front and rear RC (remote controlled) uncouplers using an analog throttle, no additional equipment needed..

Click here for more information

Ship to:

Outside California $399.95 USD Inside California w tax $432.94 USD

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LGB 72503 Construction Site Train Starter Set -G Scale NEW

Including an LGB Tank Loco + Low Side Flat Car + Dump Car -
Plus everything needed in the box, to run your train in minutes

Complete set with 4 ft circle of brass track LGB power pack
& track clips in an LGB Factory Box with literature

Working Head Light: Working Headlight, and details make this locomotive perfect as a starter train or an addition to any layout.

Click here for more information

Ship to

Outside California $226.99 USD Inside California $245.72 USD

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Shourt Line G Scale SL 9011139 4th of July Celebration
SL Mini-Max Gondola with an Astronaut and
American Flag on Illuminated Ice NEW

Featuring an Astronaut holding an American Flag on Ice, illuminated by 11 White LEDs via track power,

LED controller, PIKO Metal Wheels, LGB Hook-Loop & SL Walk-Way Couplers, Assembled & Wired - Ready to Run

Made in the USA

Click here for product details

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G Scale SL 1008039 Mini-Max Gondola Car 3 board wall

PIKO Metal Wheels LGB Couplers SL WalkWay-Coupler NEW

BRAND NEW - never run - Made in the USA

This car is 1 in a new series of G Scale mini cars for 2022 from the Shourt Line.

Click here for product details

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G Scale SL 1001000 Mini-Max Flat Car w 6 Stakes

PIKO Metal Wheels LGB Couplers SL WalkWay-Coupler NEW

BRAND NEW - never run - Made in the USA

This car is 1 in a new series of G Scale mini cars for 2022 from the Shourt Line.

Click here for product details

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G Scale PIKO 38813 D&RGW Ore-Car Single bay,

open top, 4 axle, Hook and Loop couplers NEW

This car is now out of production only 3 are available.

BRAND NEW - never run - From an PIKO Authorized Dealer

Click here for product details 3 Available

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G Scale LGB 2033 Catenary Electric Work Loco and track powered
Halloween SL 9821001 Dancing LED Ghost with SL 9907632
Universal Wired Mounting Platform, and SL LED controller

This classic LGB Electric Work Loco has a Limited Edition Lighted Dancing Ghost

Click here for video, more product details, and larger photos 1 Available

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G Scale SL 9821001 Dancing LED Ghost mounted magnetically
on a post for floor mounting on any car or flat surface

Direct From The Manufacturer - Made in the USA

Limited Edition Lighted Dancing Ghost

Click here for video, more product details, and larger photos Available

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Recent Product Announcements

Direct From Manufacturer - Made in the USA

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SL 8214101 3 Tiffany Opal Lamp Fixture Set w 4LEDs for LGB Bier Wagon
+LED controller +buffer comes assembled for EZ install in minutes

Easy install in minutes, Pre-wired, Wire lengths dressed to fit => NO Soldering Required

Car not included with lighting set

Car not included with lighting set

Click here for more information Available

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SL-DC-5-SPS-Set: Any Gauge Precision Train Power,
SL 5A Amp Digital Precision Voltage/Amperage Throttle
+ 24V 6A Switching Power Supply w AC cord

Complete Digital Analog Train Control System

SL 5502405 5A Amp Digital High Efficiency Precision Voltage/Amperage Throttle
SL 5122406 Regulated SW Power Supply 24 VDC at 6 Amp
AC power cord

Shourt Line Direct Price: $249.95 NEW Available
Click here for more information

Direct From The Manufacturer - Made in the USA

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Shourt Line SL-8201550 Single LED Tiffany Opal Lamp Fixture
with Low Profile flat peel and stick 3M mount prewired with
18 inch micro black wires - requires an SL LED controller

Click here for product details

(building & LED controller not included but available at our store.

SL-8201550 Shourt Line Direct Discount Price: $6.95 New Click here for details Available

This video shows exterior 1 LED Opal Wall Mount Light fixture mounted on a PIKO cabin (not included)
To replay the video click the replay icon on the bottom left of the screen above or refresh this page.
(building & LED controller not included but available at our store.

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Shourt Line SL 8291230 Single LED Tiffany Opal Lamp Fixture,
Low Profile, Flat peel and stick 3M mount, prewired with 18 inch
micro black wires - requires an SL LED controller

Click here for product details

SL-8291230 Shourt Line Direct Discount Price: $5.95 New Click here for details Available

Mount the SL-8291230 fixture to illuminate the exterior platforms of cars and parallel
wire to any SL fixture using an SL LED controller or wire direct to an SL LED controller.

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Shourt Line SL 8204230 QUAD (4) LED Soft White Opal Light Fixtures for short cars DC/DCC w 2ea mounting Screws and 2ea 18 inch Power Cables for short to medium length G Scale Cars - requires an SL LED controller

Click here for product details Available

SL-8204230 Shourt Line Direct Discount Price: $19.95 New Click here for details

To replay the video click the replay icon on the bottom left of the screen above or refresh the page.

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Shourt Line SL-6525911 Ultimate Lighting System Controller,
Under Car Case, LED Ctrl-dimmer, UPS Super Cap Buffer,
Always on & Aux on Outputs when the train stops

Click here for product details

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The SL-6525911 lighting system provides; LED control/dimmer functions, a UPS circuit with a DC to DC changer and super capacitor bank for powering all 12 LEDs up to 3 minutes without track power, an Aux Out circuit as shown above can be wired to the exterior lamps so they automatically, slowly turn on when the train stops and go off when the train starts. The Automatic circuit has a special feature that smoothly brings the lamps to full brightness regardless of how fast the train stops.

SL-6525911 Shourt Line Direct Discount Price: $99.95 New Click here for details

Mount on the bottom any short car (LGB passenger car shown above - sold separately.

All the Shourt Line under car LED controller/dimmer have a low profile for mounting under either short or long length cars.

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Shourt Line SL 8210230 10 LED Soft White Opal Light Fixtures for long cars DC/DCC w 2ea 18 inch Power Cables for long G Scale Cars - requires an SL LED controller - Click here for product details

Ready to run; pre-wired - ready to run with an optional SL LED controller

Shourt Line Product Number: No. SL 8210230 $49.95 Prewired ready to install

The 10 LED lighting set installs in minutes with only a screw driver. (LGB 2080 car shown above not included)

The video above illustrates the full lighting even at low analog track voltage. The SL LED controller also provides the up to 94% efficient lighting, the lowest available for both analog power or DCC power. The 10 LED board runs at less than 20 ma of DCC power or full track power, by far the the lowest in the industry. No other product matches the performance. (train not included with item)

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Kit for upgrading the LGB 25604, LGB 26604 Snow Plow Loco with 6 LEDs and Servo Remote Control and Automated Snow Plow Wing Extensions with the ESU 54500 LokSound XL V4.0 Decoder

To replay the video click the replay icon on the bottom left of the screen above or refresh the page.
SL-LGB-SPL-Kit Part No.: 9224261 $119.95 (decoder not included - order separately) Available

This kit contains all the parts, wires, LEDs, LED Roof Mounting Board, Servo, Servo Extension, Servo Mount, Linkage, LED Controller and instructions for converting the LGB Snow Plow using the ESU LokSound 4.0 FX decoder (not included) for remote control and automated snow plow wings as well as 6 LEDs using the ESU decoders special lighting effects as shown in the video.

Intermediate skills required - Click here for more product details

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SL 4128410 connector kit for LGB or PIKO
Power Pickup Ball Bearing Wheels

Kit includes: 4 each Phosphor Bronze plated 1 amp connectors and heat shrink tubing

Power connectors are not supplied by PIKO so the kit is a must for reliable wiring.

Price: $4.85 Click here for product details

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Extreme Power, Low Profile, Flat Black, Rare Earth Neodymium Nickel Plated Sound Activation Track Magnet with 3M Adhesive Pad

SL-XTM-1705 Part No.: 4111705
Use on indoor/outdoor layouts for top of track installations
where maximum activation distance is required.
Installs in seconds - Click here for product details Available

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Add Candle/Oil Lamp lighting effects to your trains, cars, buildings, layouts and structure interiors with Shourt Line products featuring simulation circuit built into a 3mm LED.

Perfect for both car and building illumination, click here for more information and videos Available

Click here to view the SL-8205363 3mm Candle/Oil lamp Simulation Wall Mounted Fixture
Fixtures require a regulated voltage from 3 to 3.4 volts DC for full output.
LEDs have a simulation circuit built in. Size: .4 x .4 x .74" with peel stick easy mounting. $14.95 Available

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An easier way to power LEDs, bulbs, smokers, motors, locos & accessories using the Shourt Line micro size low cost LED Controller & Train Throttle

Click here to view all the Shourt Line Precision Throttle/LED controller products

All models include these features:

• Fully Regulated Output from a non-regulated variable voltage power source
• Easy to use and hook up
• 25 Turn Output Voltage Adjustment
• Micro size for convenient car, loco, building and layout mounting
• 3 amp Output (max.)
• 15 watt Output (max.)
• Short Circuit Protection - Auto power restore on removal of short
• Over Temperature Protection
• Low cost - prices starting at $6.29 each
• DC input range of 0 to 30 volts (some models allow AC or DCC input)
• Efficient and cool operation at up to 94% efficiency

The SL 8552403 has easy to wire screw terminals in a weatherproof case $ 39.95 Available

Power up and Dim 1 to 300 LEDs wired in parallel without the use of dropping resistors

Easily power motors, locos, and analog reversing modules

SL 8552403 Sets Motor or Loco speed with 25 turn voltage adjustment of 1.2 to 30 volts at 3 amps 15 watts Max.

SL 8552403 Powers from any AC, DC or DCC unregulated power source from 0 to 30 volts,
DCC track power, Battery, AC adapter with AC or DC voltage.

Click here for Weatherproof SL 8552403 application notes Available

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SL-8452403 Low Cost Board For DC input Power

SL-8452403 low cost - $ 6.29 micro size precision throttle - LED controller with solder terminals
for DC input & adjustable output power 1.2 to 30 volts, 3 amps 15 watt max

Click here for SL 8452403 application notes Available

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SL-8453003 Low Cost Board
For DC, DCC, AC or Track Input Power

SL 8453003 Precision Train Throttle & LED controller

The SL 8453003 is installed in the roof of this LGB 47656 Bobber Caboose and controls
the 11 interior ceiling LEDs and 2 exterior coach LEDs. It can also power and dim
over 200 additional LEDs to light all your train's cars - Click here for details

The Shourt Line Precision Throttles easily power & adjust the
speed loco or trolleys with or without reversing modules

Click above to watch the video

We rate the LGB 10234 shuttle train automatic circuit box a BEST BUY

Click here for details on the LGB 10234 shuttle train automatic circuit box Available

The SL 8453303's 25 turn output voltage (speed) adjustment allows precise regulated train speed
regardless of variations in the input voltage. The output is also short circuit protected with auto reset.

When using the LGB 10345 Automatic Shuttle Kit we recommend using our SL 8453303
Precision Train Throttle (shown below).

The SL 8453303 Precision Train Throttle & LED controller $ 14.95 uses AC,DC or DCC
0-30 volts input and has a precision output voltage (speed) control from 1.2 to input
voltage less 1.5 volts and comes with a full wave rectifier + 3M mounting pad +10 ft.
black input & 3 inch red/black output cables

The PIKO 35030 Analog Reversing Unit, SL-8552403 Weatherproof throttle & Shourt Line
SL-PS-15V1A Power supply shown above provides everything you need for a quick and
easy solderless installation so you can be auto-reversing your trains in minutes.

Prewired and terminal versions are also available

SL 8453403 Precision Train Throttle & LED controller $ 10.95; Input 0-30VDC,
Output 0-30VDC at 3 amps 15 watts Max. + screw type terminal wiring blocks
for easy wiring without soldering + 3M mounting pad

SL 8453203 Precision Train Throttle & LED controller $ 9.95; AC, DC or DCC input
+ full wave rectifier + 3M mounting pad + Prewired 24 in. black input and red/black
output cables for motor, loco, car, layout accessories and lighting

Click here for all the Shourt Line Precision Throttle/LED controller products Available

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Phoenix Sound announces

The BigSound PB11

Phoenix BigSound™ PB11
Phoenix BigSound™ PB11 Board: [sound] (shown above) $193.20
824Phoenix BigSound™ PB11 Complete Kit - specify kit code $243.80

• 16-bit Sound Reproduction
• A 16-bit combination microprocessor and digital signal processor is used to produce museum-quality sound that cannot be matched by an 8-bit solution
• 3 Watts Power
• Strong 3 Watt amplifier produces more than sufficient volume for out-of-doors use, capable of handling loads down to 4 ohms.
• 3-Volt Low-speed Operation
• Most sound units do a poor job at low power settings - meaning at low run speeds. Not so with the PB11, it is fully operational at power settings as low as 3 Volts. There is usually some voltage loss from the track through the wheels and contacts to the board, so the track voltage may have to be 5 or 6 volts for continuous operation in order to keep the battery fully charged.
• 5 triggers for external control
• 5 different inputs provide flexibility for attaching external controls such as reed switches or remote control trigger outputs.

We are are a Phoenix dealer and offer large scale repair, conversion & installation services world wide. (click here for Phoenix Product Details)

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Shourt Line 3 LED Recessed Lighting Fixture
for LGB short G Scale Trolleys (Click Here)

Shourt Line Item Number:
No. 8103210 for DC (analog power 3 to 30 volts)
No. 8103220 DCC (DCC, MTS or AC 18 to 30 volts)

Includes: 3 LED trolley size drop ceiling with hidden circuit and wiring with 4 mounting screws and two connection wires

Never have to open up your trolley again to 'tighten' or replace a bulb! This lighting fixture features life time LEDs and comes with a Life Time Warrantee!

Never race and/or crash your trolleys to get your lights to work! Full interior lighting at starting speeds!

Upgrade your Trolley and Trailer today, it only takes minutes to install for life-time of lighted interiors, no more bulbs to replace, not tightening of bulbs, no racing to make you lights work..

Works with either Motor or Trailer Trolleys

Don't leave your passengers in a dark Trolley!