Garden railways and similar machines often want a hand control box. These are two simple ones which can be used with VTX series, Pro series or 4QD series controllers.
See also our new:
Spring return to zero hand control box
Horn/lighting relay board
on a separate page.
Please note that the items on this page are not compatible with the above two items.
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| HCB-600 - see below | RBT-810 see Loco accessories |
This uses the BOX-123
HCB-600 has a standard rotary pot for speed and a round rocker switch for reversing.
In addition to the HCB you will also need to order an appropriate control lead
| Description | Order Code | Price List | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| With rocker switch | HCB-600 | Add |
Also available without the 6 way connector set, with connectors for VTX/Pro or 4QD series controllers.
| Description | Order Code | Price List | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| for VTX and Pro | HCB-006 | Add | |
| for 4QD | HCB-036 | Add |
To connect the above hand control boxes to the controller.

Above: Control lead for VTX series or Pro series: CLB-606

Above: Control lead for 4QD series: CLB-634
| Description | Order Code | Price List | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| for VTX or Pro series | CLB-606 | Add | |
| for 4QD series | CLB-634 | Add |
If you want to make your own control box, here is a mating pre-wired lead - Control lead, single ended: CLF-600

Also available as a double ended lead with a Bulgin at each end. Standard length 220cm. Other lengths to order.
| Description | Order Code | Price List | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control lead, single ended | CLF-600 | Add | |
| Control lead, double ended | CLF-606 | Add |
Or as an extension lead, which you can cut in the centre if you so require.

| Description | Order Code | Price List | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control lead, Extension | CLX-626 | Add |
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