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Atlas HO Code 83 Switch Machine problems

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Atlas HO Code 83 Switch Machine problems
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 11:46 AM
I have Atlas HO Code 83 track, #584 table top mounted Switch Machines, #4 turnouts and having problems getting them to work, when I pu***he button on the #56 Switch Control box to switch the turnout it will not switch Completey over, any tips would be appreciated.

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  • From: San Jose, California
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Posted by nfmisso on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:30 PM
Hi Brian;

If you can reach the switch while operating, replace the machine with a toggle spring like the one built into Peco's.

If you cannot, replace the machine with a Tortise or SwitchMaster.
Nigel N&W in HO scale, 1950 - 1955 (..and some a bit newer too) Now in San Jose, California

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