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I could never get Pecos mounted underneath the layout to throw the switches all the way. I tried a capacitor unit, which boosts power somewhat, but it was still not 100% reliable. Of course, I was thowing from below 1/2 each of homosote and plywood. I have seen them work when attached directly to the track, like they were designed. <br /> <br />I have no trouble with surface mounted Peco switch machines, and do so wherever possible, covering them with scenery of some type. All of those are still clicking after 13 years of use. I have replace all yard swithes, etc. with hand throws, usually caboose industries ground throws.
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