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Miniatronics 100-220-01 HO Ditch Lights with Magnetic Trigger: Scale, Layout & Compatibility Guide
The product behind this guide is Miniatronics 100-220-01 HO Ditch Lights with Magnetic Trigger. Because similar model train accessories products can share brand names or photographs, the analysis below keeps the Miniatronics title, SKU and live image set tied together as one record.
Matching the exact listing
- Exact product: Miniatronics 100-220-01 HO Ditch Lights with Magnetic Trigger
- Brand or vendor: Miniatronics
- Product type: Model Train Accessories
- SKU or catalog key: MNT10022001
- Scale stated in the record: 1:87
- Year appearing in the identity: 2001
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 1
The recorded price at verification was $49.95 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
The complete title is meaningful here, not decorative. The scale marker 1:87 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 2001 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. Keep MNT10022001 with the product record because abbreviated names often omit the detail that distinguishes one version from another.
The verified description in context
The live record provides the following product-specific information: “Give an HO locomotive magnet-triggered ditch-light action with Miniatronics 100-220-01. The two incandescent lights stay on between triggers and alternate after the train passes the activating magnet. Features and contents Assembled circuit board with two incandescent bulbs and a reed switch. Lights illuminate at approximately 3 volts. A magnet starts the alternating flash cycle; the next magnet returns the bulbs to steady illumination. Eight bipolar mini magnets provide four crossing locations. Observe the polarity markings and keep the magnets oriented consistently. Installation of the bulbs, board, reed switch and trackside magnets is required. Product details Manufacturer: Miniatronics Manufacturer part number: 100-220-01 Scale: HO (1:87) Includes one ditch-light circuit assembly, two bulbs, a reed switch and eight bipolar mini…” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.
The category-specific decision
Place Miniatronics 100-220-01 HO Ditch Lights with Magnetic Trigger in the layout plan by answering four questions: what scale is stated, what railroad or equipment identity is shown, what physical or electrical interface is required, and what clearance or radius does the layout provide? The catalog key MNT10022001 keeps those answers attached to the correct release.
For rolling stock, inspect road number, body style, trucks, wheels and couplers. For electronics, identify connector, current capacity, speaker or lighting needs. For structures and scenery, verify footprint, power and clearance.
Where similar listings differ
On arrival, inspect handrails, steps, ladders, couplers, wheelsets, pickup contacts and any separately applied detail before placing the item in service. Roll or power-test it at low speed first. Record any adjustment so later maintenance does not rely on memory.
Store road numbers and manufacturer items in the roster. That prevents duplicate purchases when several releases share the same paint scheme.
The photographed item is part of the specification
The photographed item is part of the specification. With 1 image indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier MNT10022001.
Checks to complete before ordering
- Save the listing URL under MNT10022001.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Model Trains & Train Sets · HO Scale Model Trains · Model Train Parts & Accessories · Miniatronics
How to document it after purchase
After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, SKU MNT10022001, selected option and one clear image with the project or collection record. Add notes about fit, assembly, condition or performance only after they are observed on this exact item.
This separates verified ownership evidence from later opinion and makes a replacement or repeat purchase much easier.
Gift considerations
As a gift, Miniatronics 100-220-01 HO Ditch Lights with Magnetic Trigger is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.
A focused question-and-answer review
Why does Miniatronics 100-220-01 HO Ditch Lights with Magnetic Trigger have its own guide?
Because this product has a specific identity, image set and live offer that should not be merged into a roundup or broad brand article.
Is a contextual image a contents list?
No. Only stated components and the selected variant define what is included.
How can a later owner verify the item?
They can compare the title, SKU MNT10022001, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.
Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about Miniatronics 100-220-01 HO Ditch Lights with Magnetic Trigger and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.
Review the live Miniatronics 100-220-01 HO Ditch Lights with Magnetic Trigger listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Verification worksheet for this listing
Use MNT10022001 as the checkpoint for Miniatronics 100-220-01 HO Ditch Lights with Magnetic Trigger. Confirm the vendor name Miniatronics, the product type Model Train Accessories, the selected variant and the photographed item before checkout. If a required size, scale, material, interface or included component is absent from the live record, write it down as unresolved and obtain the answer from the current instructions or manufacturer source.
After delivery, add a dated photograph and a brief result note. A builder can record fit, materials and finishing choices; a collector can record package and item condition; a user can record compatibility and care. Those details make the record genuinely product-specific while preventing a later observation from being confused with a factory specification.
