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i have been using american switch and signal motors for several years with no problems. these are slow motion machines. they are extremely simple to install with a piece of piano wire and a 1/2 inch hole under the switch. switchmaster puts out a similar machine but the installation is a little different. all my mainline switches are powered but all aothers are hand throws. for these i use a system of simple piano bent in a l shape mounted in a tie and bent to fit into the switch throw. they are bent a little to tighten the tension to hold the switch tight against the stock rail. the article was in model railroader some years ago. these systems have worked for me for almost eight years without a failure.
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