Custom Lighted HO Scale Slotcars Running 4 Lane Track W/ Railroad Xing

My homemade railroad crossing with some of my custom lighted slot cars. Sorry for the grainy video. What I uploaded doesn't look like that on my computer. Also, I'm experiencing technical difficulties with uploading as this was a 4 minute video I uploaded and what you see is all I got. By the way, the van and ambulance are mini lindy models from the 70's that I converted into slots, and added LED head and tail lights. The fire truck is an Athearn static model railroad truck I converted to slot car and lighted(head, tail and beacons). Unfortunately, the beacons aren't working properly so I've got to start over from scratch on this one. The green dump is a tyco that was lighted, but I removed the factory lighting system, added LED head and tail lights to it. I have completed my Yellow surfer van, but instead of selling it, I am donating it to a charity auction. Sorry, but if you were interested in this van, send me a message here and I'll start working on making another. Lately, the cost of mini lindy vans has skyrocketed. The latest one, as of this editing on 10/26/08 went for $40.50 on ebay. I am exploring the possibility of resin casting this body for these conversions at this time. By the way, I have just about got a Johnny lightning camaro slot car (the smaller ones) fully lit now. It just isn't bright enough for me to be happy. I'm thinking of posting a slide show of my creations one of these days...

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[slotcarman12078]

I went an dug through all my old video that managed to survive a hard drive crash, and most of the video of the table almost finished is gone. About the best I can do now is a slide show. I could never seem to get all 4 lanes to function right at the RR Xing. The reed switches would either not break the circuit or close it. Sloppy engineering on my part played a hand in it. I would design the whole mechanism differently now that I've played around soldering brass. Good luck, 7 stars!

[mdog2700]

Nice set-up slotcarman. Do you have any of my custom conversions. M-dog -- amber2600_0

[slotcarman12078]

No I don't..But I have seen some of them and they are truly inspirational!!! You do exceptional work!!! The wrecker is over the top!!

[mdog2700]

I see you have done that fire truck,i just finished one and it was a true challange. I may light it up , I have lighted a few of the telisquirts and kept the gap between cab-body in place.If you would to see picts let me know. Man i love this hobby. Thanks for your compliments. I also use led<s for lights. Well keep up the great customizing. M-dog

[slotcarman12078]

The harder ones are the model I did.. The pumper has no clearance for the wiring from the cab to the rear. The 2nd one I did I raised that low section behind the cab for wire routing and it was a bit easier. Try lighting a JL nova front and back!! That was flippin' hard!! :)

[slotcarman12078]

I made it. Check out my other videos and you'll see it working. Just started fully automating it today. When I can get it all  working, I'll post another video. I'm short of funds right now and I need some parts to complete it.

[brainslks]

S-man, I love the work you're doing with microelectronics, and also the R.R. Xings, but I'm concerned that you're not spending enough time playing with these things. Tinkering is great but actual racing is even better. Do those lights slow those vehicles down much, or what? My personal interest is Xings fabricated at non ninety degree angles,

curves & steep rakes in particular. Again, nice work keep us "Posted"

[7StarsFromTheMoOn]

awsome im getting a track from my mom and some cars from my wife for my bday check out the diorama im building for my slot car track

[BlackDiamond1969]

Dude, Why didnt you have the Train Running? I see you have done that in Ho the crossing, I suppose that could be done with lionel Fasttrack?

[highlife0586]

my gosh i am 12 years old again absolutely cool

[CaptCamping]

Can I get an Auto World Thunderjet 500 and put tail and led lights?

[CaptUante]

Great Job on the Lights Slotcarman! I sent you a message asking about it, I'd love to find out more, what I've tried hasn't worked so far.

[mdog2700]

Sorry for delay, but I have done a old aurora batmobile. I used fiber optics and light the 3 cannons on top and the flamethrower in rear with one light bulb. Im tryin to make my firengines flash - can you help with that? Ive also been workin for about a year on a rat-fink custom aurora hot rod, youll drop to the floor when you see it ! its awesome but no lights yet on that. If you want picts let me know. M-Dog

[Lvl42]

Your work is fantastic...I just may send you a car to do for me....