Boulder Creek Engineering News
Recent News
NightScope™ Infrared Detectors Available in Bulk
April 26, 2010
NightScope™ Infrared Detectors are now available in 10-unit bulk packs at a discount price. 10-Packs of both Instant and Delayed Response Detectors are ready to ship.
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New Video: WeighStation™ Track Scale Demo
April 3, 2010
Boulder Creek Engineering has just released a video demonstration of our WeighStation™ Track Scales. Covering both Digital and Meter Display models, the video shows how to use weight ranges for load and empty rail car weighing, and how to program new range settings.
See the YouTube™ video screens on our Home Page and WeighStation™ Track Scale Product Page for a quick view. Or browse on over to YouTube™.
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Now Available in Canada
December 8, 2009
Boulder Creek Engineering products are now available in Canada. This includes WeighStation™ Track Scales and NightScope™ Infrared Detectors.
Canadian orders ship via International First Class Mail. See our ordering instructions for details.
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Meter Display Track Scale Available in Two Capacities
November 3, 2009
The previously-announced WeighStation™ Meter Display Track Scale is now available.
A technology match for model railroads set before 1970, the Meter Display Track Scale is compatible with any era. It is available in either an 80-ton or 100-ton weight capacity.
With a 0 - 160,000 lbs. readout, the 80-ton capacity scale is best for lighter applications and narrow gauge in particular. The larger 100-ton scale sports a 40,000 - 200,000 lbs. readout and is well suited for major yard installations and any Transition Era installation.
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WeighStation™ Track Scale Now Available
September 25, 2009
Thanks to the ahead-of-schedule performance of our suppliers, the previously-announced WeighStation™ Track Scale is now available. (See our earlier news article.)
Now you can expand the prototype experience for your yard and road crews: put them to work weighing newly-loaded cars, checking the empty weight of your railroad's rolling stock, and certifying your track scales with your railroad's scale test car. All of which adds up to more play value for your model railroad investment.
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Announcing NightScope™ Infrared Detectors in Two Flavors
September 15, 2009
To begin, we need a simple yet reliable-in-all-conditions method to detect moving trains. So our first product is the NightScope™ Infrared Detector, sensing trains with coded IR pulses to ensure accurate detection in any lighting conditions — even complete darkness!
The Infrared Detector's opposite-polarity outputs drive LEDs and switch motors directly, as well as a wide variety of popular model railroad electronics.
As for flavors: The Instant Response Detector responds immediately when trains come or go. The Delayed Response Detector responds immediately when a train is detected, but delays 2 seconds to report departure, effectively ignoring gaps between cars.
NightScope™ Infrared Detectors are available now.
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News Archive
Coming in November: Meter Display Track Scales
October 14, 2009
For model railroads set before 1970, we are announcing a WeighStation™ Track Scale with a meter display. With the capabilities of the Digital Display model, the Meter Display features a smooth edgewise meter movement reminiscent of station scales of a by-gone era.
WeighStation™ Meter Display Track Scales will be available in November.
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Coming in October: WeighStation™ Track Scales
September 15, 2009
Railroads are paid for moving tons across miles. Now you can model the miles and the tons.
The WeighStation™ Track Scale is a prototypical track scale for model railroad operations. The Track Scale brings yard and industry scale tracks to life by generating weights for railcars within a range specified by the user. While the Track Scale does not actually weigh the cars, the realistic display action as cars move on and off the scale emulates high capacity scales of the prototype.
The Track Scale has three selectable ranges for variety. Optional LEDs and bell alert crews when weighing is complete, and can be configured as a red/green “traffic light” to guide train crews. The Track Scale supports both weigh-in-motion and static weighing, single or gantlet track arrangements, and with a NightScope™ Infrared Detector (included), both day and night operation.
WeighStation™ Track Scales will be available in October.
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BCE Opens for Business
September 15, 2009
What a great time to start a business. No, really! Lead times are short, suppliers have capacity, and a lot of talented folks have time on their hands. And what better time than now for model railroaders to take a "stay-cation" and work on their railroads?
That said, we are proud to announce the opening of our new business: Boulder Creek Engineering. Our mission is to create a new level of operating fidelity for model railroads. With advanced yet simple-to-use technology, we will deliver products that drive realism into your operating sessions. And no soldering or computer programming required!