Is some type of modification required to use the older Atlas Remote Switch Machines with newer Customline Turnouts? There seems to be some interference when trying to install them.
RicZ
Some of the very old switch machines were not removable. LION has been known to cut them off with a motor tool.
The switches come with an adaptor to set the machine further from the rail, apparently it was necessary often enough to include it in the package. LION has no idea if they still do so.
There is no reason to use the mounts provided on the turnout. you can mount the machine where it seems good to you, connect it with piano wire if necessary and glue the machine to the table with silicone caulk.
LION uses silicone caulk for everything (except as mustard on a hot dog)
LION also discards the twin coil machines (that is why him was not worried about cutting them off with a motor tool. Him uses Tortoise machines. See website of LION for details.
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OK, but the question still remains. Do older "single sided" Atlas switch machine fit the new code 100 Customline turnouts. Or is a modification required? And if so, how?
I could always go to Tortoises, but I have these on-hand from an old layout (~50).
Thanks, Mel. there seems to be something blocking the machines from "clicking" into place. Is there some type of modification required?
I have used quite a few Atlas turnouts for my layout (Custom-Line #4s, a couple #6s and even a few Snaps). Make sure there is no flash impeding the connections. Another option would to to trim off the humps on the ties where the problem is and consider attaching the machines using machine screws and nuts as were originally included in the Atlas kits. Unfortunately I don't what size they are off the top of my head.