The Remote Accessory Receiver CRE-55474 (ART-55474) and Remote Switch Receiver CRE-55495 (ART-5494) are used to operate accessories at any location on your layout. The accessory receivers have R/F components that allow commands from the transmitter to control switches, activate lights, sounds, and many operating accessories. The receivers are powered from DC power supply and can be located anywhere on the layout where power is available. The accessory receivers can also be powered by track power providing there is constant voltage on the tracks.
One remote accessory receiver can operate up to five accessories (i.e.. 2 switches and 3 accessories) by running wires from the receiver to the accessories. The remote accessory unit may also be placed onboard the locomotive to operate on demand the horns, whistle and bell sounds. Power can come from the track when supplied through metal wheels on a freight car, from the locomotive or tender pickups, or from regular/rechargeable batteries
