turnouts

[Anonymous]

While researching the battery-R/C systems out there I have a question regarding the control of switches from the same remote as the one I would use for the engine.  I have seen that Airwire is to come out with an accessory reciever and decoder set up for the above purpose. The information I have seen said that each decoder can operate up to 4 independent devices.  My question is...If one has a "passing siding" typically they would have two swithches that need to be switched at the same time, can I use 1 connection to control both switches at once.  I guess this would be a general statement regarding any mfg's system.

Any information would be helpful

Thanks

wingmanjack

kodiakcreek railroad

[kstrong]

The switch motors could feasibly be wired in parallel (both hooked up to the same controller) to move both switches at the same time, but make sure the controller can handle the current the motors draw. This will vary based on the types of motors they are (solenoid, etc.). Also, both switch motors would have to be the same kind, as some take DC, some use AC, some use different voltages--all that kind of stuff.

My only concern with wiring both switch motors to the same contact would be that there may be times when its beneficial to control both switches independently, and that might get in the way. But the longer I sit here and think about it, the fewer scenarios come to mind where that would occur, so I don't think it's quite the concern I originally thought it would be.

Later,

K

[two tone]

Hi blkjac, I do what you want to on my layout the thing to remember is that one turn out will be switching left the other willl be switching right IE passing loop if the first turn out is wired red to left side contact black/blue to other contact, when you do the other turnout reverse wires..    Hope this helps

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your input.  I'm still a bit away from any wiring but and info helps.