The CORRECT arrangement (according to the LION) is to use two levers for this task, that is each lever enervates one pair of switch motors. This arrangement displays green lights to the route selected, and red lights to the opposing routings. By placing insulators on all eight rails, you apply the correct power to the interlocking plant for the movement that you will be making.
Actually, the LION does not bother to power the crossovers or the slip switches at all, this way him not need to figure out power logic. Trains of him have 48 wheel pickup and laugh at two foot long power gaps.
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Docjmp I need some help on how to wire by double crossover with Tortoise switches. I want the ability to "pair" the top left and bottom right tracks as well as the top right and bottom left to work simulaneously, but also to be able to work individually. Can this be done? Thanks. Jim
I need some help on how to wire by double crossover with Tortoise switches. I want the ability to "pair" the top left and bottom right tracks as well as the top right and bottom left to work simulaneously, but also to be able to work individually. Can this be done?
Thanks.
Jim
Rich
Alton Junction
Circuitron makes a remote mount kit and an add-on package so you can mount the switch motor under the benchwork and run 2 turnouts off one machine.
Remote mounthttp://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/800-6100
Add on for crossovers and double slipshttp://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/800-6101
They are a bit fincky to install, but when done correctly they work well. We have a number of them on the Boothbay Railway Village layout.
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
What Dave said
Why would you want to operate them individually? I mean, If one of the crossovers is in the "crossover" position, Wouldn't the "straight" pair be kinda useless, anyway?
Dave
Just be glad you don't have to press "2" for English.
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