Locomotive with Camera

 

 

Overview:

 

The club has a equipped a A-B locomotive set with a miniature color camera and a DCC decoder (for control of the locomotive and turning the camera on and off). In our club's use of it, the camera transmits to a wireless receiver connected to a 13" TV set sitting slightly inside the layout, but where visitors can see it. Visitors young and old alike enjoy the cab view of the Bristol Club layout, not to mention seeing themselves on TV as the train passes. This project is one more addition to the club layout that has increased the popularity of the layout at shows.

Sample:

We have removed the sample because we are running out of file space. If you want me to mail it to you, send a note.

 

Camera System Used:
(all information from their product flyer or web site)

Product integrates super small camera with 2.4GHz transmitter! Broadcast live color to any TV in your home, up to 100 feet away. Imagine a video camera that not only captures super crisp color and sound, but also transmits all the live action to any TV or VCR in your home. Now image the intire package elegantly integrated into a sleek little unit that easily installs in many N, HO, S, O, G or larger scale engine or for portability mounted on a flatcar.
 

 

Available from:
M & S Communications
Box 28631
Providence, RI 02908
+1 (401) 354-6941

Price:
Complete package of color camera, receiver, ant, etc. $379
Shipping: Ground UPS $12, Air UPS: $43

 

 

Camera Specifications:

Imager CMOS Sensor
Format 1/3"
Scanning 2:1
Interlace resolution: 310 TV lines
Array Size NTSC - 510 x 492
Range of view 38 degrees
Minimum illumination (f1.8)
Auto shutter 1/60 to 1/15,000 sec.
Humidity limits 0-95%
Operating temperature 14ºF to 131ºF
Transmitter Battery Powered with Optional Track Recharging
Full Color TV Quality Pictures
Fully Wireless up to 100 ft or more
VCR compatible. Record your favorites
Trasnmits audio from camera also

 

Wireless Video Receiver:

AC Powered

Set it on top of your TV or VCR to receive the wireless signal up to 100' away and through walls.

Easily hooks up to TV or VCR audio and vido inputs - has the following connections:
   - Coax out for video
   - RCA Video out
   - RCA Audio outputs (2)

 

 

 

 

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