A children's toy playset generally comprising a series of interlocking track pieces coupled to form a modular track structure and one or more ancillary toy components configured for play interaction with the track structure. The track pieces can include various interactive play elements. The ancillary toy components can include a mesh portion and a non-mesh portion.

An LED scene controller for a model train system includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a decoder and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) ports mounted thereon, and a plurality of special effects components with each coupled to a respective LED port. The decoder includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, where the processor is coupled to the plurality of LED ports. The decoder is configured to receive a digital command control (DCC) signal comprising a plurality of configuration variables from a DCC hand controller and to store the plurality of configuration variables in the memory. The processor is configured to read the plurality of configuration variables to control the plurality of special effects components coupled to the plurality of LED ports. The decoder is configured to automatically switch to an animation mode when no DCC signal is detected.

An LED scene controller for a model train system includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a decoder and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) ports mounted thereon, and a plurality of special effects components with each coupled to a respective LED port. The decoder includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, where the processor is coupled to the plurality of LED ports. The decoder is configured to receive a digital command control (DCC) signal comprising a plurality of configuration variables from a DCC hand controller and to store the plurality of configuration variables in the memory. The processor is configured to read the plurality of configuration variables to control the plurality of special effects components coupled to the plurality of LED ports. The decoder is configured to automatically switch to an animation mode when no DCC signal is detected.

An LED light board for a model train system includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a decoder and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted thereon. The decoder includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, where the processor is coupled to the plurality of LEDs and is configured to control the plurality of LEDs. The decoder is configured to receive a a digital command control (DCC) signal comprising a plurality of configuration variables from a DCC hand controller via a model train track and to store the plurality of configuration variables in the memory. The processor is configured to read the plurality of configuration variables stored in the memory to control the plurality of LEDs. The LED light board also includes an accelerometer coupled to the decoder and is configured to turn the plurality of LEDs on and off in response to sensing movement.

An LED light board for a model train system includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a decoder and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted thereon. The decoder includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, where the processor is coupled to the plurality of LEDs and is configured to control the plurality of LEDs. The decoder is configured to receive a a digital command control (DCC) signal comprising a plurality of configuration variables from a DCC hand controller via a model train track and to store the plurality of configuration variables in the memory. The processor is configured to read the plurality of configuration variables stored in the memory to control the plurality of LEDs. The LED light board also includes an accelerometer coupled to the decoder and is configured to turn the plurality of LEDs on and off in response to sensing movement.

The present invention describes a platform assembly having a centre clamp (2) formed from at least two clamp segments (25), a platform (1) formed from multiple platform segments (15) fixed together and a plurality of brackets (6) mounted into the centre clamp (2) at one end and supporting the platform (1) at the other end. The centre clamp (2) is formed from at least two clamp segments (25), which are joined together around a post or trunk (70) and once joined together, the hole in the centre of the clamp (2) has clearance around the post or trunk (70), so that the clamp (2) can be used on multiple diameters. The clamp (2) includes adjustment means (5, U, L) that can be operated to adjust the pitch and roll of the platform (1, 50) to achieve its horizontal position before the clamp (2) is secured to the trunk or post (70) to fix this position.

A toy track assembly having a first and second support column, the first and second support columns each including at least one first opening. The assembly can also include a track connector, wherein the track connector includes a first and second threaded male member, wherein the first threaded male member is received within the first opening of the first support column and the second threaded male member is received within the first opening of the second support column. In addition, the assembly can include a first and second fastener, wherein, via a threaded engagement, the first fastener is coupled to the first threaded male member and the second fastener is coupled to the second threaded male member, thereby securing the track connector to the first and second support columns.

A toy track assembly having a first and second support column, the first and second support columns each including at least one first opening. The assembly can also include a track connector, wherein the track connector includes a first and second threaded male member, wherein the first threaded male member is received within the first opening of the first support column and the second threaded male member is received within the first opening of the second support column. In addition, the assembly can include a first and second fastener, wherein, via a threaded engagement, the first fastener is coupled to the first threaded male member and the second fastener is coupled to the second threaded male member, thereby securing the track connector to the first and second support columns.

A reconfigurable toy vehicle track, accessory, and track set may each be moved between multiple positions in order to provide multiple configurations. A first toy vehicle track section may include a first portion and a second portion that are pivotally or rotatably coupled together. A second toy vehicle track section may include an accessory that is rotatably coupled thereto and pivotable with respect to the second track portion between at least a first position which may elevate the second track portion and a second position in which the accessory extends above the second track portion. Including the first track section, the second track section, and supports in a track set provides a track set that may be reconfigured between a flat configuration and an elevated configuration without disconnecting any track portions.

A reconfigurable toy vehicle track, accessory, and track set may each be moved between multiple positions in order to provide multiple configurations. A first toy vehicle track section may include a first portion and a second portion that are pivotally or rotatably coupled together. A second toy vehicle track section may include an accessory that is rotatably coupled thereto and pivotable with respect to the second track portion between at least a first position which may elevate the second track portion and a second position in which the accessory extends above the second track portion. Including the first track section, the second track section, and supports in a track set provides a track set that may be reconfigured between a flat configuration and an elevated configuration without disconnecting any track portions.