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Piko R5 switch with power motor
The new Piko “weatherproof” electric switch motor appears to be a great improvement on the many LGB ones, in my main yard, that got moisture in them and rusted solid. I thought I had them well drained but didn’t consider the industry of the insect garden dwellers in building leaf dams. Now I will be able to test if I can get control of my points again.
Will the Switch Box work on existing LBG powered switchs.
Will the Switch Box work on existing LBG powered switchs.
The way I read this revue is that you need all the listed item to make it work electrically. I know I haven’t bought any switches for awhile, but $170.00 for one switch seems a little excessive to me. Perhaps I am reading this wrong. What about this Kevin. I would like a little more info on this…
There are many options for controlling switches, (switch control boxes, DCC with switch decoders, magnetic track contacts, custom control panels, etc.) so it’s a good thing that the control boxes are sold separately.
Each PIKO 35260 Switch Control Box operates up to 4 switch machines or other similar devices. The boxes can be “ganged” together in a row to make an impressive control panel. 35261 On/Off Control Boxes (for lights, track power, etc) are also available. The PIKO switch control boxes and 35271 Switch Machines operate on the same principle as the established LGB 2-wire system and they are fully compatible as replacements or add-ons. You can bolt a new weatherproof (and insect proof!) PIKO machine right onto an old LGB switch.
I have head from a few consumers that they had some difficulty finding these PIKO items at their usual retailer. Rest assured, these are all in plentiful and steady supply at PIKO America. A call to 877-678-4449 or 619-280-2800 will yield info on some American retailers who will be glad to supply these products. Realistically, no retailer can stock everything. But most retailers who know that a customer is serious about buying an item will do whatever they can to fill the request promptly.
There are many options for controlling switches, (switch control boxes, DCC with switch decoders, magnetic track contacts, custom control panels, etc.) so it’s a good thing that the control boxes are sold separately.
Each PIKO 35260 Switch Control Box operates up to 4 switch machines or other similar devices. The boxes can be “ganged” together in a row to make an impressive control panel. 35261 On/Off Control Boxes (for lights, track power, etc) are also available. The PIKO switch control boxes and 35271 Switch Machines operate on the same principle as the established LGB 2-wire system and they are fully compatible as replacements or add-ons. You can bolt a new weatherproof (and insect proof!) PIKO machine right onto an old LGB switch.
I have head from a few consumers that they had some difficulty finding these PIKO items at their usual retailer. Rest assured, these are all in plentiful and steady supply at PIKO America. A call to 877-678-4449 or 619-280-2800 will yield info on some American retailers who will be glad to supply these products. Realistically, no retailer can stock everything. But most retailers who know that a customer is serious about buying an item will do whatever they can to fill the request promptly.