Where are Real, Quality O-27 Switches?

[Andrew Falconer]

If someone were to stick to only O-27 Radius Curves for a small portable layout, where would go to get real, quality O-27 Switches?

Which track manufacturer makes the reliable O-27 switches?

Are O-27 switches even worth pursuing?

Andrew Falconer

[cnw1995]

Hi Andrew, my layout is all 027. I use the Lionel manual 027 switches mostly - and find them bullet-proof. Guess it depends on what you mean by quality and reliable.

[49Lionel]

I use several PW 1022 switches on my layout and find them great in looks (nice low profile) and operation, plus I like how they cut current to the side not in use.  That way you can get insulated passing sidings with a heck of a lot less wiring.  And at around $5-10 per pair, you really can't go wrong.

[thor]

PW 1022?  I didn't know about them, are they a Lionel product?  Isolating turnouts is exactly what I need!

[Dr. John]

Lionel's 1021 pre and postwar switches are good too. They are fairly plentiful on Ebay. I also like the Lionel manual 1024 switches and Marx's postwar metal switches.

[jimhaleyscomet]

If you can find any K-line modern O-27 remote switches they are top notch with separate track power and low profile.

Jim H

[ADCX Rob]

PW 1022?  I didn't know about them, are they a Lionel product?  Isolating turnouts is exactly what I need!

1024 prewar/postwar switches:



1022 postwar switches... with the wrong "device" plugged in to the direction indicators...(these are the power routing/isolating units):



Rob

[Kooljock1]

I agree with Jim H, the K-Line series with the flat switch motor is by far the best ever put on the market for O-27 operation. We can only hope Lionel dumps their MPC-era design in favor of this!

Jon

[Andrew Falconer]

The Lionel MPC O-22 or O-27 Remote Switch looks like it might work, but is all wrong for operation.

The switch motor and indicator are right inside the curve. That is a place where only the smallest locos and cars will not strike it. Wrong place.

The direction indicator is tough for handling, but it would have been visually better as a rotating cylinder.

The old Lionel O-27 track system has be phased out.

K-Line Track is the system that Lionel has to add as a replacement.

Andrew

[RR Redneck]

The best place to get 0-27 switches is any Lionel retailer that has or can order them.

[spankybird]

I agree with Jim H, the K-Line series with the flat switch motor is by far the best ever put on the market for O-27 operation. We can only hope Lionel dumps their MPC-era design in favor of this! Jon

 

 

I have been using the K-Line 027 switches since 98 and they have been great.