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N gauge switch motors

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N gauge switch motors
Posted by wstewartpt on Thursday, February 26, 2015 1:42 PM

I have recently replaced some of my turnouts with peco(code 80's). I would like to remote them but I have no under table access. Is there a side mount available(I have not been able to locate one)? If so, what can I use my regular power pack 16V power?  Will my old Atlas motors have enough power?

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Posted by PJM20 on Thursday, February 26, 2015 4:50 PM

The Bullfrog from Fast Tracks or the Tortoise is an option. There are also a lot of articles online about making your own turnout control too.

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Posted by wstewartpt on Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:59 PM

Thank you for such fast response. I'll look into the options you've suggested.

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Posted by rgengineoiler on Friday, February 27, 2015 7:58 AM

You said you need a side mount.  Peco makes them, #PL11.  I have 4 on my new build because tortoise won't fit underneath the layout in those places.  I have not removed the spring in the turnout using them and they seem to have enough power for the throw.  MB Klein has em for $16.19 each.  You should also consider getting a Peco capacitor discharge unit to power them.  I don't think the old Atlas side mounts will throw the spring loaded Peco turnouts but I have never tried it.  Hope this helps.   Doug

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Posted by wstewartpt on Friday, February 27, 2015 1:35 PM
Thank you Doug. Will give it a try.
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Posted by PJM20 on Friday, February 27, 2015 5:09 PM

wstewartpt

Thank you for such fast response. I'll look into the options you've suggested.

 

No problem. I would suggest you also join theRailwire, lots of good info for the N Scale modeler. While MRR's forum is nice, it does not have many N scalers on here.

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