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An article by Jim Hediger that appeared in M.R. August 1996 page 64 titled "Hide those switch motors" would answer your questions re hiding Atlas switch motors - article deals with Atlas number 65 bottom mounting switch machines but said article could also prove useful for earlier Atlas turnouts - I've mounted my switch machines under the layouts years ago and never had any problems with installation - try to get copy of article I'am sure it will prove useful to you - if like me you are using older Atlas turnouts do like I did - I glued the motor right under the turnout - carefull bent the actuating pin in order for it to feed through the switch rod (a number 55 hole drilled through the switch rod is fine) now dig out a trench in your roadbed and track board or whatever you are using so turnout and motor will fit and you are off and running - I hope above will be of some help to you - its difficult to explain in writing what I did but if you want more let me know - take care Rudy Montreal Canada
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