Simulated Flares / Fusees Module & Fiber Optics

Here is a great kit to bring an Emergency scene or remote RR Xing to life! The kit Simulates a set of Red Highway Flares or Railroad Fusees with either continuous or timed operation. The circuit comes prebuilt and the two flares / fusees are simply installed with Fiber Optics. The Fiber Optic Cable and be easily positioned or moved to different locations. All that is required is to drill a small hole to poke the fiber thru. The circuit board comes fully assembled and tested with the two Red LEDs already mounted on the circuit board. All that is required is to cut and attach the fiber optic cable to the LEDs with the supplied adapters and drill a .040-.080" dia hole thru the layout to position the fiber. The circuit board is designed to mount under the layout or scene, but could also be mounted in other locations as needed.

Operation:

When unit is powered up with 6-14 volts DC and the button or switch activated, the 1st LED will flicker and pulse slightly like a burning highway flare or railroad fusee. After a few seconds the 2nd LED will begin burning like a flare. This will continue until power is shut off. If an optional switch is hooked up to the supplied wires, the unit will be off when power is applied. When the switch is turned on, the 1st LED will begin to flicker and then a few seconds later the 2nd LED will also begin to flicker. This will continue until the switch is turned off. Once the switch is turned off, the unit will continue to operate for a while and then one LED will go off. The 2nd LED will continue for a while longer and then slowly fade out until it is completely off. This sequence will simulate a person lighting one flare and then lighting a second flare after a few seconds! It will also simulate the 1st flare burning out before the 2nd flare slowly fades and goes out.

An optional Photo Detector Transistor can be added in place of the switch to start the sequence and "light" the fusees when a train approaches the crossing or when darkness falls over the layout or scene.

Customer Comments:

Dec 2022, I just wanted to tell you how delighted I am with the BK-111 SIMULATED FLARES / FUSEES KIT. This was exactly what I was looking for to animate grade crossing protection on my HO scale layout. It was easy to install, it works perfectly with the relay timer I'm using to drive it, and the look is first-rate. Just ordered 4 more kits. Thank you for making this cool product! 

Features:

Small Compact Circuit fits on most O, HO & N Scale layouts
MicroComputer IC with Flare / Fusee Program Installed
IC can be reprogrammed or replaced to run additional programs
High Quality Circuit Board
Voltage Regulator include in circuit
IC Socket to easily change MicroComputer Chip
6" Leads for Power Input
Reverse Polarity Protected Circuit
Circuit is expandable as options become available
Custom Programs can be added

Options:

Light Detector Photo Transistor to sense train or darkness to begin sequence
9 Volt Battery Clip
Sequence Switch
Regulated power supply for 120 volt operation

The completed circuit board is 3/4" wide, 2" long and about 1/2" high.

The kit comes ready to assemble with Circuit Board & Components and a Pre-Programmed MicroController IC, 24" of .040" dia Fiber Optic Cable Power leads and Assembly Instructions. 

Basic Component Assembly Video for BK-100 thru BK-115 kits

https://youtu.be/xZ8FLdnw8QU

Final assembly video for BK-111 coming soon!

Have Fun!