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I've done both on my layout. I have wired the STDP switches for manual control and the Tortoise for the turnouts that are not easily accessable. The tortoise has leads for powering the frog and it is wired just like the switch. Run one wire from the turnout to the common lead on the tortoise or switch. And run one wire each from the positive and negative track wires to the coresponding leads on the tortoise or switch. Run a loco over the turnout to make sure the polarity is correct. If it shorts, just simply swap the positive and negative wires to the switch or tortoise. Once you do one or two, you'll find that it is really easy. <br /> <br />Eric
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