{"product_id":"circuitron-800-5605-tc-1-automatic-twin-coil-turnout-control","title":"Circuitron 5605 TC-1 Automatic Twin-Coil Turnout Control (Capacitor Discharge)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCircuitron 5605 TC-1 Automatic Twin Coil Turnout Control\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-turnout capacitor-discharge driver\u003c\/strong\u003e for twin-coil snap-action switch machines (Atlas, Peco PL-10, Kemtron, etc.) — coil-safe and reliable.\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'. Drives one twin-coil machine. Less common variation of the TC-2 (5606) two-machine alternator.\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\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single turnout (use TC-2 5606 for two-turnout alternating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuitron SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5605 (Walthers 800-5605)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same coil-safety idea as the TC-2 (5606) but simpler — drives one twin-coil machine with a manual pushbutton. For slow-motion stall-motor machines like Tortoise \/ SMAIL, you don't need this — they're 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":45098514284726,"sku":"800-5605","price":39.84,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_80adbe9b-f6c5-47d0-ac77-5a719729fd71.jpg?v=1777605581","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/circuitron-800-5605-tc-1-automatic-twin-coil-turnout-control","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}