@TrainNewby posted:My original plan was to get a 072/096 curved switch, Ross ready with the DZ1000 switch engine. I briefly had some conversations with Steve at Ross. Even though I did not mention a particular product, I did let him know that I have 3 rail tubular. He mentioned the Ross bed for under the switch to bring its height up. Needing the relay switch is new to me. Thanks for that info. I suppose running my post war engines through that switch makes a relay more important. I hadn’t thought about the used switch option before. I may have to at least explore that. I will also look at the Z stuff website. Thanks for all the advice.
You can wire for derailing without the relay and using the DZ-1000 that comes with the switch, as you mentioned above buying as one set from Ross. BTW I recommend this approach, the switch machine comes installed on the switch track which is helpful. Anyway, for derailing you just need to solder wires to the track per the directions and wire them in with the different switch wires. Isn't very complex, just make sure you create block sections with that section of track using an isolated pin.
