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05-02-2009 1:42 PM
Offline washterm
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Manual Turnout Controls

I am trying to find plans or an article regarding building manual turnout control.  The type of control that uses a rod and an electrical slide switch so power can be rouoted to the turnout.  I think Model Railroader had an article on this years ago.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks
05-02-2009 2:15 PM In reply to
Offline donhalshanks
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Re: Manual Turnout Controls

Sorry I don't have your answer, but many here will!  But I did want to welcome you to the forum.  Its a great place for information and help.

Happy modeling, Hal
05-02-2009 4:03 PM In reply to
Offline cpcolin
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Re: Manual Turnout Controls

I am not sure if this book is still in print from Kalmbach but on page 52 of Basic Electricity and Electronics for Model Railroaders (1992 printing) shows a picture of exactly what you need. If you can find this book you'll be in luck.  I have not seen this book in a while but you might find it at a swap meet some where.

05-02-2009 5:03 PM In reply to
Offline MILW-RODR
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Re: Manual Turnout Controls

You're looking for the September 2008 issue of MR. Uses a single pole single throw switch. I don't have the issues in front of me, but I don't remember if MR talked about wiring or not. They had an explanation in the text, I don't recall them having a diagram for wiring.
05-02-2009 6:07 PM In reply to
Offline washterm
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Re: Manual Turnout Controls

Thanks for the quick reply.  I'm going to order the back issure of MR to get the plan.
05-02-2009 6:08 PM In reply to
Offline washterm
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Re: Manual Turnout Controls

Thanks for the reply,  I checked thru Amazon and ebay for this book.  Will keep looking, but at least you gave me a starting point.
05-02-2009 6:26 PM In reply to
Offline BATMAN
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Re: Manual Turnout Controls

 Maybe here?

 http://www.wiringfordcc.com/sw_ctl.htm

                            B

05-02-2009 8:19 PM In reply to
Offline loathar
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Re: Manual Turnout Controls

This might help.
http://www.westportterminal.de/manualturnout.html

Wedudler, (a member here) did these on his Westport Terminal layout.

05-03-2009 2:13 AM In reply to
Offline ratled
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Re: Manual Turnout Controls

Jeff what a great link - thanks for posting it

ratled
05-03-2009 4:51 PM In reply to
Offline washterm
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Re: Manual Turnout Controls

Thanks for all the links.  They are working out to be very helpful to me and for my railroad.
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