So I have several accessories that I plan to set up on my future layout and most of them didn't come with the original switch. I have been using on/off toggle switches for these accessories, but am contemplating using momentary push button switches for some or all of them. The accessories I am talking about are the 397 coal loader, an oil barrel loader, the culvert loader and unloader, the 364 log loader, and the 362 barrel loader. I also have a 97 coal tower, the 164 log loader, and a 497 loader, but I do have original switches for them and plan to still use the original on those items. The reason I am thinking about using momentary switches is because of kids. For example, my oil barrel loader sometimes drops a barrel, or it sticks on the chute mechanism. If you aren't paying attention and don't stop it immediately, it could cause the forklift to jamb into or over a barrel causing possible damage. With a momentary switch, it would be easy to stop the forklift as you have to hold the button. Same goes for the other accessories, kids sometimes tend to not pay attention and they end up forgetting to stop an accessory as it spills coal or logs onto the track or somewhere else. So what is you opinion... momentary vs. on/off switches? Advantages/Disadvantages?
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