The MEC turnouts have a small off-center spring on the throwbar, to hold the point rail against the stock rail, similar to Peco(?). They’ll be controlled with Tortoise switch motors with a heavier piano wire (.039" vs .025" stock). So my question is - should I remove the off-center spring, or no? They appear difficult to remove once the turnout is installed.
Jim
I’m pretty sure Circuitron wants you to remove the spring.
You may have to lift the turnout in order to get the spring out. There are sources that claim you can do this with the turnout in place. I am sceptical but have not done it.
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/88/t/129642.aspx
Walthers new system claims their servo motors can overcome the spring on Peco turnouts. ME are a bit stiffer in their action. Not sure if Walthers motors can overcome the ME spring.
If you are going to use a turnout motor, the springs have no useful function.