Rear end device

[Anonymous]

Since cabooses are no longer used, I hear they are using what is called a rear end device. I have never seen one and am curious what they look like and how to possibly model them. Any ideas would be welcome.
Thanks

[jrbarney]

Asutte8888,
Berkshire Junction offers a Flashing Rear End Device (FRED) that uses a
9-volt battery. Their URL is:
http://www.berkshirejunction.com/
Believe there are some other model railroad electronics outfits that offer similar units. You need to do some train watching, sounds as though you aren't near a railroad.
Bob
NMRA Life 0543
P.S. Just did a keyword search at the Index of Magazines at this site using "FRED" as
the search term with the following results. Some prototype photos, some more model electronics.

Build an end-of-train flasher, Model Railroader, January 1986, page 74,
( ELECTRONICS, FLASHER, FRED, LIGHT, LM3909, "MUMPER, ERIC W.", MR )

Fun with "Fred," NMRA Bulletin, April 1990, page 23, ( FRED, "KREWER, HAROLD", PROTOTYPE, BL )

An EOT for the Front Runner - end-of-train flasher, Model Railroader, February 1990 page 78, ( "BONTRAGER, DAVID", ELECTRONICS, FLASHER, FRED, MR )

End of Train Device, N Scale, July/August 1990, page 17, ( ELECTRONICS, FLASHER, FRED, "OLSON, ART", NSCA )

Protecting the rear, Trains, August 1990, page 20, defining the end of the train and protecting it, ( CABOOSE, FRED, OPERATION, "SCHNEIDER, PAUL D.", TRN )

An end-of-train device, Canadian Railway Modeller, November/December 1992, page 33, ( FRED, REVIEW, "SEIGEL, MICHAEL H.", CRM )

One-On-One, Outdoor Railroader, December 1992/January 1993, page 72,
Finish With A Fred, ( 1:32, FRED, "RAYMOND, GARY", ODRR )

End of train warning lights, Model Railroad Electronics page 63,
( ELECTRONICS, FLASHER, FRED, "FRIBERG, RUTGER" )

The World of Model Railroad Electronics, Model Railroad Electronics, page 76,
Magnetic detector; flasher; SCR CD switch machine; SSF lighting; FREDs, ( CAPACITOR, DETECTOR, DISCHARGE, ELECTRONICS, FRED, LIGHTING, MACHINE, MAGNETIC, SSF, SWITCH, "THORNE, PETER J." )

ABC's of railroading: Bringing up the rear, Trains, March 1995, page 76, end-of-train devices, ( BASICS, FRED, "MCGONIGAL, ROBERT S.", TRN )

Mini Tip: End of train warning device, Model Railroad Electronics 3, page 75, ( ELECTRONICS, FLASHER, FRED, "FRIBERG, RUTGER" )

Mini-Tip: End of train device with constant lighting, Model Railroad Electronics 3, page 96, ( CONSTANT, ELECTRONICS, FLASHER, FRED, "FRIBERG, RUTGER", LIGHTING )

Flashing end-of-train lighting for Märklin systems (Märklin), Model Railroad Electronics 4, page 76, ( COMMAND, CONTROL, DCC, DIGITAL, ELECTRONICS, FLASHER, FRED, "FRIBERG, RUTGER", MARKLIN )

End-of-train lighting with quick-charging, Model Railroad Electronics 4, page 79, ( ELECTRONICS, FLASHER, FRED, "FRIBERG, RUTGER" )

End-of-train device kit, Classic Toy Trains, March 1997, page 31, Column Concepts, ( COLUMN, CONCEPT, FRED, "KELLER, BOB", REVIEW, CTT )

Western Rail's end of train flasher, Model Railroad News, March 1999, page 20,
( ELECTRONICS, FRED, "LEE, JOHN B.", REVIEW, WESTERNRAILPRODUCTS, N, MRRN )

Electronic Workshop: End-Of-Train devices, N Scale, September/October 2000, ( ELECTRONICS, FLASHER, FRED, "KENDALL, BOB", NSCA )

End-of-train protection, N Scale, November/December 2002, page 64, a working red light for a caboose, ( CABOOSE, "DAUGHENBAUGH, DEAN", FRED, MARKER, N, NSCA )

Model an End-Of-Train device, Railmodel Journal, April 2002, page 58, ( "CERKA, STEVEN E.", ELECTRONICS, FRED, RMJ )

TMCC rolling stock, Classic Toy Trains, October 2003, page 56, a flashing rear light and a command-control coupler, ( COMMAND, CONTROL, COUPLER, DCC, DIGITAL, ELECTRONICS, FRED, "TEAL, ***", CTT )

End-of-train protection, part 2, N Scale, January/February 2003, page 42, a working red light for a caboose, ( CABOOSE, "DAUGHENBAUGH, DEAN", FRED, MARKER, N, NSCA )

FRED without limits, N Scale, July/August 2003, page 28, plus three cars in which to hide the workings, ( "DAUGHENBAUGH, DEAN", ELECTRONICS, FRED, LIGHT, N, NSCA )

[Anonymous]

Real basicaly it's a red light that signals that it's the end of the train.

http://www.greensteamproducts.com/EOT.html

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

I went to radio shack and got the following for my HO car

2.8 volt CLEAR bulb(couldn't get red) Blinking red led. Part #276-308, $2.00

Flush mounted slider switch,SPDT mini(SPST not available)Part # 275-409A
$2.00

Aaa battery harness clip enclosed in case. Part#270-414, $2.00

Two Aaa batteries.

Double sided tape to mount battery case on car floor.

Two screws/nuts to mount slider switch(can be #2-56s)

Slider switch can be installed on roof/side

Drill a hole just above the rear coupler to house the led.

Can be expanded to Aa operation providing you can find a double Aa
battery metal clip exclusive of the casing(Too large) plus a connecting
snap cap,part#270-325, $2.00

Pre test your wiring connections before final assembly.

Adds approx 2 to 2.5 oz to my HO car.

Got the idea from my caller ID flashing light.

[Anonymous]

The prototype is a small box with a flashing red light. In the daytime you can hardly see it. but at night it looks great.

[Anonymous]

Free FREDs
http://www.the-gauge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7133