going with under the table switch motors…
are Atlas reliable?
trying to keep some things at budget…
Mike
Atlas -under table- switch machines are semi-‘invisible’ versions of their table top twin coils.
Most of today’s power paks cannot throw two successfully at the same time, and people complain about their adjustment difficulties.
I think the benefit is too slight, for the added expense. Other’s may hold different views.
what would be another choice?
Tortoise machines are most popular, but reqire revamping your swich’es electrical system - Atlas momentary buttons, and DC requirements, for example.
RIX switch machines and undertable mount’s are compatible with your present electrical system. You can also do one at a time.
Atlas under table work fine if you add a simple capacitive discharge circuit to the buss that feeds them. www.awrr.com has a schematic/parts list for one that I used that worked well for me.
Automotive choke cables and knobs. Or similar mechanical means.
My preference is a toggle spring built into the turnout like Peco uses, and hand throwing the turnout as I walk around with the train. It is easy to make a similarily function spring for any turnout (Atlas, etc).
Why spend the money on electrical switch machines?