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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by kathymillatt I have Peco turnouts (less their springs) and tortoise and have been very happy with them. The only thing I over looked is that once you remove the springs you cannot use the turnouts without the tortoise motors installed as the points don't stay locked to either course. It just meant I had to roll phase one - lay the points - into phase two - motorise them. As I have electrofrogs, tortoise have been really great as they switch the frogs too. They are also easier to install than peco motors. Go with it and don't worry about the springs - they are really easy to get out and you can always keep them in case you change your mind (unless like me you've lost a few as they are springs!). One thing to bear in mind is that peco motors with their sharp action can damage your points long term. One member of my group has had 2-3 code 75 points fail and he thinks it is due to peco motors and their really hard throw. Kathy [/quote] Thanks for your words of encouragement, Kathy! The Peco/Tortoise combo seems like a good way to go. I'll try to keep a hold of them springs.. [;)]
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