American Models powered turnout and uncoupler compatibility with DCC

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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I own S hi-rail locomotives that operate on DCC power. Would American Models powered turnouts [equipped with Atlas motors] and uncoupler track sections operate properly if they were connected to a common DC power pack, or would they have to be wired to a separate [DC or AC?] power supply?

2

American Models uses modified Atlas Switch Machines, as you stated, so they need AC power.

3

So, are saying that using an AC transformer to power the AM turnouts and uncouplers won’t interfere with operation of my DCC locos…correct?

4

From the diagrams I see, there is no connection between the turnout actuator and the track. The two circuits are separate.
Just for general interest, the same is not true for Lionel S gauge FasTrack turnouts. S gaugers operating DCC with FasTrack need to remove an internal connection in the turnout.

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Thanks for the information, including that related to FasTrack turnouts!