Peco turnouts & motors

[KenK]

I'm considering using Peco code 100 turnouts. I get the impression they don't
make their own motors/machines for them. So what do you use? I'm NOT
going to buy those $30.00 Tortoise things, that's not worth it to me. I'll stick
with Atlas turnouts before I do that.

[markpierce]

I really like the tortoise machines. They work well. Yes, they are pricey. It peeves me that the company adds $1 [oX)]to the price every year, which comes now to $16 or $17 each MSRP. But you can get them for a lot less.

[Fergmiester]

Actually Peco makes a nice little switch machine that actually "clips" right onto the ties, from beneath. You can also get a slide switch that goes inline with the solenoid. The cost is about $20 Cdn.

[KenK]

I'm not paying $16.00 either. I'll use a manual linkage before I do that!
Some things are not worth it to me.

[Fergmiester]

QUOTE: Originally posted by KenK

I'm not paying $16.00 either. I'll use a manual linkage before I do that!
Some things are not worth it to me.

I tend to agree with you as I'm now looking at doing my freight yard wich has a total of 15 turnouts. I have other things to get before I shell out $300+. The nice thing about Peco switches is they are good for remote locations.

The solenoids are $12 Cdn without the slide switch

Regards

Fergie

[Anonymous]

I use their Code 100 Medium-radius turnouts and their switch machines on my layout - they seem pretty reliable, if a little noisy - there's a nice solid "clunk" when they throw. I have one machine mounted under the track and the rest above the board using their adaptor base - I found this was easier as it didn't involve cutting a large hole in the board and then trying to hide it!. Having said that, they do offer another adaptor that allows you to mount the machine under the board with only a small slot cut for the actuating bar to the switch tiebar.

[nfmisso]

If you use walk around control, and can reach the turnouts, don't use the machine, or anything else with Peco. They have a built in toggle spring so all you have to do is flick the points with your finger. Very reliable, and low cost.

Peco turnouts are very well made, strong and reliable, much more so than the other brands out there, especially in heavy duty service - like club and modular show layouts.

[orsonroy]

One of the main reasons I decided to go with Peco switches for any layout I build is because of the way Pecos operate. With their built in throw spring, you don't need to use a switch machine or ground throws. While I'll be using a few Peco solenoid machines to operate hard to get at switches, the vast majority of switches on my layout will be operated manually.