{"product_id":"circuitron-5606-tc-2-turnout-alternator-with-twin-coil","title":"Circuitron 5606 TC-2 Twin-Coil Turnout Alternator (Capacitor Discharge)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCircuitron 5606 TC-2 Turnout Alternator with Twin Coil\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ecapacitor-discharge twin-coil turnout driver\u003c\/strong\u003e — gives Atlas, Peco PL-10, Kemtron, and other twin-coil snap-action switch machines a reliable, repeatable throw without burning out the coils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charges a capacitor between throws and discharges it through the selected coil on command — produces full throw current for a fraction of a second, then disconnects. Eliminates the coil burnout that happens when a momentary switch sticks 'on'. Built-in alternating logic toggles between left \/ right with each press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin-coil switch machines (Atlas, Peco PL-10, Kemtron, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capacitor discharge — coil-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLogic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in alternating (single pushbutton toggles direction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuitron SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5606 (Walthers 800-5606)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For slow-motion stall-motor machines like the Tortoise \/ SMAIL, you don't need this — they run on continuous low-current DC and are inherently coil-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Circuitron:\u003c\/strong\u003e A USA-made model-railroad electronics specialist (Maryville, Illinois) founded in the 1970s. Famous for the industry-standard \u003cstrong\u003eTortoise\u003c\/strong\u003e slow-motion under-table switch machine and its surface-mount cousin the \u003cstrong\u003eSMAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e. The full range covers detection (block detectors, Opto-Sensor grade-crossing logic), automation (auto-reversers, external relays, twin-coil alternators), signal \/ lighting electronics (alternating flashers, ditch-light oscillators, strobe drivers), power supplies, and a complete set of Tortoise \/ SMAIL replacement parts plus the solderless \u003cstrong\u003eZipZ\u003c\/strong\u003e connection system. Most circuits work with AC, DC, or DCC track power unless specifically noted otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Oakville Model Trains Depot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Circuitron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45098474733750,"sku":"800-5606","price":37.36,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_18831b94-71b4-4060-9e4a-0bbcfaefe2a9.png?v=1779570546","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/circuitron-5606-tc-2-turnout-alternator-with-twin-coil","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}