melted Atlas snap switches..

[Kent]

I was was doing some rewiring on my layout so the all the turnout switch could share one transformer instead of two. It work fine until I remounted the relay board back under the table, a wite shorted some how, and a pair of Atlas snap switches were locked on. Before I could realize what was happening the pair both melted.

I was able to remove the coil housing from the actual switch. THe actual switch is ok. Does Atlas or anybody else make replacement for the coils & coil housing?

I can't use an under-table coils as one of the turnouts is over a beam of the table... I guess I could swipe coils for other switchs and convert the swipees to under table unit...
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[Kent]

I was was doing some rewiring on my layout so the all the turnout switch could share one transformer instead of two. It work fine until I remounted the relay board back under the table, a wite shorted some how, and a pair of Atlas snap switches were locked on. Before I could realize what was happening the pair both melted.

I was able to remove the coil housing from the actual switch. THe actual switch is ok. Does Atlas or anybody else make replacement for the coils & coil housing?

I can't use an under-table coils as one of the turnouts is over a beam of the table... I guess I could swipe coils for other switchs and convert the swipees to under table unit...
[:(][:(][V][:(!][:(]

[MAbruce]

If the snap switches are of the newer variety and are code 80, then Atlas does offer the switch machine by itself (the one that mounts on the side of the switch). Part numbers 2715 & 2716 (one for left and right).

[MAbruce]

If the snap switches are of the newer variety and are code 80, then Atlas does offer the switch machine by itself (the one that mounts on the side of the switch). Part numbers 2715 & 2716 (one for left and right).

[dknelson]

Buy a new switch matchine and forget trying to fix it. This happened alot in the old days -- you'd smell this odor and see the switch motor bubble up and smoke. Actually you see snap track so cheap at swap meets maybe you can pick up old switches cheap complete with switch motor
Dave Nelson

[dknelson]

Buy a new switch matchine and forget trying to fix it. This happened alot in the old days -- you'd smell this odor and see the switch motor bubble up and smoke. Actually you see snap track so cheap at swap meets maybe you can pick up old switches cheap complete with switch motor
Dave Nelson

[ndbprr]

I don't know what generation snapswitch you are using but I have never seen an Atlas turnout that didn't have a removable solenoid to throw it. They are two brass screws that remove the "motor". The switches used to come with a little extension you could install between the turnout and the motor so that the train would hit it if the radius of the curve into it was too t ight.

[ndbprr]

I don't know what generation snapswitch you are using but I have never seen an Atlas turnout that didn't have a removable solenoid to throw it. They are two brass screws that remove the "motor". The switches used to come with a little extension you could install between the turnout and the motor so that the train would hit it if the radius of the curve into it was too t ight.

[emdgp92]

I got rid of my switch machines. Most switches are thrown by hand. However, I've installed a few Tortoise machines in hard-to-reach areas. I've also rigged up some panel lights, so I can see at a glance which way the points are thrown without actually looking at them. They're not cheap though, about $15 or so a pop. But, I have yet to experience a problem!

[emdgp92]

I got rid of my switch machines. Most switches are thrown by hand. However, I've installed a few Tortoise machines in hard-to-reach areas. I've also rigged up some panel lights, so I can see at a glance which way the points are thrown without actually looking at them. They're not cheap though, about $15 or so a pop. But, I have yet to experience a problem!

[MAbruce]

I just saw an Atlas switch machine (new) up for auction on ebay. Search under "Atlas N switch machine" (I'd give you the link, but I'm not sure our hosts would like anyone to do that).

[MAbruce]

I just saw an Atlas switch machine (new) up for auction on ebay. Search under "Atlas N switch machine" (I'd give you the link, but I'm not sure our hosts would like anyone to do that).