Southwestern Rail Systems

10/08/2025

Starting today, and going through November 7th, 2025, we are having a 20% off sale on all items in stock: Throttle Panel pairs, Distribution boards, and Turnout Controlled Reversers. If you have need of any of these items, now is the time to act.

Shop Electronics & Accessories for Model Railroading by SouthwesternRailSys located in Bakersfield, California.

04/01/2025

At the Harvey Auditorium for the Air Force Band concert with Becky Larson.

03/23/2025

The alpha testing of the new SWS with optional current detector(s) is a resounding success. In the video, the upper red pair of wires are the track (DCC) bus, the black pair are the Accessory bus, and the lower red pair would connect to the module's track (feeder(s)).

As I tilt the engine on and off the track, you'll note the red LED on the current detector board responds: on immediately when the engine is on the track, off after a 2.5 second delay when the engine is lifted off the track.

We will be entering the beta testing phase very soon, so stay tuned.

03/11/2025

Well, it looks like the parts I've had on order since mid-December are finally going to arrive today. With that, I should be able to assemble, solder, and test the latest version of the Free-mo Simplified Wiring Solution, now with optional integrated current detection. As Paul Harvey used to say, "Stand by for news!"

11/20/2024

Announcing a new product: the Power Distribution Board. This simple board is intended for use within your module to distribute DCC to track, ACC to accessory-powered devices, and/or DC power to turnout motors etc. Please have a look on our Etsy website.

https://southwesternrailsys.etsy.com/

12/29/2023

We are pleased to announce that the Simplified Wiring Solution is now available in our Etsy store (link at left).

11/27/2023

We are getting closer to releasing our latest product. A set of PC boards that help to make the wiring of a Free-mo module simple, efficient, and cost effective. Watch for it before the end of the year!

07/31/2023

Welcome to Southwestern Rail Systems, home of the FMTP!

Whether you are a beginner or experienced modeler, or somewhere in between, our products are designed to simplify the module wiring process. Our innovative solutions reduce component count, reduce the number of connections from end to end, and add useful functions not found in other products.

Follow our page to keep up with new product announcements, sales events, current product offerings, and other news related to modular railroading. And please visit our website for more information on SWRS products:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthwesternRailSys

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