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[quote user="cacole"] If you really want to control those switches with your DCC system, you need a stationary decoder that can operate a twin-coil switch motor, but this is not going to be cheap or easy to install if you are not experienced. For only two switches on a small layout, use an Atlas push button controller and the AC terminals on an old power pack. [/quote] Lenz makes a good stationery decoder called, I believe, the LS-150. It runs up to 6 switches, so can handle your two and have room to grow. None of this stuff is "cheap" but at $30 or $40-ish, it's not that bad. Having said that, I'll agree with those who say don't bother. The reason my pricing and such isn't up to date is I gave up using DCC to operate my turnouts a while ago. It was far more bother than it was worth, not to mention expense. I had my prior layout set up to run through the computer using JMRI, and if I went back to a full CTC setup, then I'd do it again. But I'm not a fan of CTC except for group/club layouts. I like to walk around with my wireless controller and I'd do little other than push buttons madly if I wanted to DCC my turnouts.
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