I just picked up one Lionel #22 Left hand remote switch and one Lionel #223 Right hand remote switch.
I noticed one major difference - the 223 has one straight rail which is insulated. I'm guessing that is part of the non-derailing feature.
I'm hoping for a little help to get these working properly.
1 - some track pins are missing. I have some extra o gauge track. Are o gauge track pins and standard gauge track pins the same size?
2 - They are missing lantern covers and light bulbs. Does anyone know the correct light bulb part # for these?
3 - Each switch has an extra wire coming out of the corner near the switch motor. I'm guessing this is a modification to run the motor from accessory power instead of track power. How can I tell?
4 - How hard is it to modify the 222 for an anti-derailing feature like the 222?
5 - I'd be interested in taking the switch apart to see how it is wired inside. Can it be taken apart easily to see this and then be reassembled?
Thanks for any help.
