turnout indicator

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
1

I want a turnout operated switch to control trackside lighting. Any ideas? THANKS

2

By “trackside lighting” do you mean an indicator to show which way the turnout is set?

Here’s some information that was provided to another person who asked for turnout indicators:

http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/t/218983.aspx

Just as a matter of personal curiosity, are you the “JohnS” whose wife posted the above-referenced message?

3

What operates your switch points?

  • For Tortoise users, wiring paired LEDs into the stall motor circuit will indicate how the points are positioned. Or you can use the built-in DPDT contacts.
  • Some twin coil machines, Rix or japanese made, have built-in contacts - up to 3PDT on my KTM machines.
  • Some manual throws have contacts. My manual throws are electrical switches.

As you can tell, one size doesn’t fit all.

Chuck (Modeling Central Japan in September, 1964 - with route selection indicators and signals)