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Need suggestions for low profile slo-mo switch machines
Need suggestions for low profile slo-mo switch machines
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Need suggestions for low profile slo-mo switch machines
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Anonymous
on Friday, September 9, 2005 11:44 PM
I need to install slow motion switch machines for a yard that is directly over staging tracks, so the clearance is fairly snug. I prefer a directly-under-the-turnout application, (which in this case, rules out Tortoise). The desired specs are:
1) slo-motion (not interested in solenoid devices),
2) needs to be 1.5" or less in height.
3) needs to have maintenance-free SPDT capability for frog polarity (don’t want to use the points-against-stock rails for the electrical contact).
Suggestions and opinions are invited!
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dehusman
Member since
September 2003
From: Omaha, NE
10,618 posts
Posted by
dehusman
on Saturday, September 10, 2005 4:57 AM
Use a rod linkage and set all the switch motors in a row at the edge of the layout. Will make it easier to install, wire and maintain also.
Dave H.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
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pcarrell
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February 2005
From: In the State of insanity!
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Posted by
pcarrell
on Saturday, September 10, 2005 11:06 AM
I think you can install a Tortoise up to 12 inches away and it will still work. Is that a possibility?
Philip
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dgwinup
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May 2005
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Posted by
dgwinup
on Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:49 PM
Although it is listed at 2.2" in height, you might look at Micromark's new slo-mo switch machine (http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=83201).
It might work for you. A lot of the height is in the mounting bracket. You might be able to adapt it with a different mount.
Darrell, quiet...for now
Darrell, quiet...for now
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Saturday, September 10, 2005 2:11 PM
Circuitron makes remote mounts for the Tortoise machines that lets you mount them on their side, at a pretty good distance from the actual turnout. So you could use the remote to put the machines between your staging tracks where they won't interfere with the trains.
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