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Does anybody on this forum have experience with the system delivered by GamesOnTrack? See http://www.gamesontrack.com/pages/webside.asp?articleGuid=164198 I saw this being demonstrated at a fair the other day and it seemed quite reliable and versatile. It is a Danish made system whereby the position and identity of a train (or any other moving object) is detected using Ultrasonic sound. The system has 3 transmitters/receivers to triangulate a miniature transmitter/receiver fitted in the roof of a train. Allegedly there is no need for complex block detection and ditto wiring. By configuring your lay-out and the length of your trains in the computer, and the constant triangulation of the signals, the PC figures out where the train is (and its head and tail) and gives commands for its speed. There is something for interior lights as well. The PCB in the train is wired between the wheels and the motor just like DDC. Turn-out control is provided as well but not specifically made for KATO 2-wire turn-outs. The system appeals to me because it seems to be possible to implement a train automation system without extensive block wiring (which is difficult to do in an existing lay-out with completed scenery). Does anybody has experience with this system.?