🚂 “I want my signals to change… but I’m not an electronics expert!”
If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
ModeltrainTech is here to help model train enthusiasts like you bring their layouts to life with simple digital control projects using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and more — without needing an engineering degree.
Whether you’re dreaming of:
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Automatic signal changes when a train passes,
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Motorised points you can switch from a control panel,
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Servo-operated level crossings or semaphore signals,
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Or controlling your whole layout from a tablet using JMRI…
We’ll show you how to make it happen — clearly, simply, and step-by-step.
😫 The Problem
You’ve probably seen videos of amazing layouts with automated signals, computer control, and realistic animations — but when you try to dig into how it’s done, you hit a wall.
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Too technical. Every guide seems to assume you’re already an electronics or software expert.
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Too complicated. You just want to get started, but forums and kit manuals bury you in detail.
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Too confusing. What’s a GPIO? Why do I need a resistor? What on earth is MQTT?
It’s frustrating. You want to focus on your railway, not spend days decoding datasheets or wiring diagrams.
🛠️ The Solution:
Black Box Electronics
At Modeltraintech, we treat Arduino, Raspberry Pi and ESP32 like simple tools — not puzzles to solve.
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No deep electronics theory.
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No code you have to write from scratch.
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No soldering unless it’s really necessary.
We use plug-and-play modules from Amazon or eBay — like servo drivers, relay boards, and sensors — with copy-paste code and step-by-step guides. You’ll build confidence, one success at a time.
📚 What You’ll Find Here
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✅ Beginner Projects — Start with one servo, one signal, and grow from there
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✅ Simple Explanations — What things are, how they work, and why you need them
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✅ JMRI Made Easy — Set up routes, sensors, and Wi-Fi control without getting lost
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✅ Parts Lists & Wiring Guides — Everything you need to get started, in plain English
👨🏭 Who This Is For
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Railway modellers who want to automate their layout but feel out of their depth
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Tinkerers looking to dip a toe into digital control without a tech background
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Anyone who wants to go from “I wish I could do that…” to “Look what I built!”
🎯 Let’s Get You Started
Browse our Getting Started guide or try your first project — no experience needed.
🔗 Start Here – Your First Arduino Project
🚦 It’s Your Railway. Let’s Bring It to Life.