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Power Routing Manual Turnouts

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Power Routing Manual Turnouts
Posted by Smurphy on Monday, May 4, 2015 3:35 PM

Hello everyone,

I am seeking a way to power route my Peco electrofrog turnouts that will be operated manually with a Caboose Industries throw. Is there an easy way to accomplish this with wiring or are their specific ready made components to accomplish this?

Thanks!

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Posted by RR Baron on Monday, May 4, 2015 4:33 PM
Peco ElectroFrog turnout is power routing out of the package.
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Posted by richhotrain on Monday, May 4, 2015 5:18 PM

As RR Baron indicated, Peco Electrofrog turnouts are power routing. So are Peco Insulfrog turnouts.  And, the point rails are spring loaded so you don't even need the manual ground throw.  You can flip the points with your finger, if you choose.

Since the frog is live on the Peco Electrofrog, there is no special wiring required.

Rich

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Posted by Smurphy on Monday, May 4, 2015 5:32 PM

Thanks you both, this slipped my mind for some reason. It's one of those Mondays...

 

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