mmr1229
You might want to check out this web page (actually the whole site is interesting)
http://www.wiringfordcc.com/switches.htm
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
mmr1229 I also would like to have all my frogs powered. ... also for clarification when a turnout is listed as "insulfrog", does that mean the frog can't be powerd at all, or is it the only part of the turnout that can change polarity (via auxillary contacts).
This is in contrast to say the Atlas Custom Line Mark III. These have a metal frog that is normally dead. It can be powered but it takes an additional wire and some extra contacts or circuitry to change its polarity with the points.
In no particular order, Micro Engineering, Peco, and Atlas, for three, are making turnouts of the type you seek....at least I think all three have powered frog turnouts. As for a recommendation, I only have experience with hand laid turnouts and with the Peco Streamline Code 83 #6 insulated frog turnouts. They are both wonderful. Pecos are quite costly, but I think they are worth it. Take care of them and they should last a while, maybe for life.
Crandell
If you search the forums for Insulfrog you will get lots of threads on the subject. Just a clarification. The insulated frog part is so small that if you have more then one axle picking up power there would be no interruption at all. My modular group uses code 100 insulfrog Pecos as a standard and have no problems with electrical pickups.
Pete
I pray every day I break even, Cause I can really use the money!
I started with nothing and still have most of it left!
just finished my track plans for my first ho layout. working on a material list for my track work. just would like to have some suggestions on a good turnout that i could use. this is my fifth layout so i have some expierance on track work but never in ho, just n scale. i've decided to use all #6 turnouts and a few #8's, i also would like to have all my frogs powered. code 83 seems to be the most popular so i think i will stick with that. also for clarification when a turnout is listed as "insulfrog", does that mean the frog can't be powerd at all, or is it the only part of the turnout that can change polarity (via auxillary contacts).