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Tortoise vs. Peco solenoid
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The best way I've seen to avoid ballast getting into the Peco solenoids was to cut a slot for the operating rod and bolt the machine under the board rather than directly to the underside of the switch. Failing that, you can cut a piece of plastic or card to fit between the switch and the solenoid and cover the hole. They do seem very reliable (I have one that was originally used on my Dad's OO layout in the '70s that still works perfectly) and they're a lot cheaper than Tortoises over here.
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