Another 022 Question

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Ok Just wire in parallel? thanks John

You need to have the 3 wires from the controllers in the correct positions for the red and green lights on the controllers to show the same color as the switch lanterns.

I think you can simply double up the 2 sets of 3 wires when you attach them to the switch motor posts.

Thank you  John

Yes, in parallel like Arnold described.

Similar discussion with pictures found here:

https://ogrforum.com/...-a-single-controller

@bmoran4 posted:

You can control multiple switches together. I do that on my layout for automatic dynamic routing. Just wire up the outer terminals between the switches (if the direction is wrong, swap the outside leads on one switch).

Edit: Here is an excerpt from the 1954 Lionel Operating Guide showing a setup. You can optionally remove any/all of the controllers (such as the one that is shaded):

Thanks, what I want to do is control one switch from 2 different locations. Previous posters gave me the help. I have the main layout and a removeable yard. I want to control the turnout from the main at the main console and also the yard panel. John

Ahh, yes, as others have said, you can stack as many O22Cs as you'd like onto the O22 terminals in parallel.

@bmoran4 posted:

Ahh, yes, as others have said, you can stack as many O22Cs as you'd like onto the O22 terminals in parallel.

Without bulbs. If you connect too many controllers with bulbs, it will activate the switch solenoid(s) without moving the lever(s).

@ADCX Rob posted:

Without bulbs. If you connect too many controllers with bulbs, it will activate the switch solenoid(s) without moving the lever(s).

Rob, thanks for that information.  Do you have an idea about how many (remotes with) bulbs added to the circuit it would take to lower the circuit resistance enough to activate the solenoid in a single O22 switch?

It would have to be at least three or four, the solenoid takes quite a bit of current.

Yes, agree, depending on the bulb, 3-4-5 or 6.

Concerning the bulbs, I recommend using LEDs in the 022 switches. Doing so eliminates melting the lanterns, which often happened when I used incandescent  bulbs.

One reason I stayed with tubular track is the O22 switches. They may not be that realistic looking, but I think they have a charming appearance and my experience with them is that they are affordable in good operating order on the used market, reliable and relatively easy to fix if anything goes wrong.

I started out with 027 tubular and decided to use O Gauge when building my last and current layout around 1995. I much prefer 022 switches with their voltage plug drawing power from the transformer as opposed  to the remote control 027 switches that draw power from the track, though I know they can be modified to also draw power from the transformer. Arnold

Thanks guys I only plan on 2 controllers . may change to LEDs later John

Arnold, what leds are you using? John

@Radioman77 posted:

Arnold, what leds are you using? John

I got mine at Town & Country Hobbies, product LED-1447 (screw), and LED-1445 (bayonette).

IMO, they are not as bright as traditional incandescent bulbs, so if you prefer a brighter light, you may want to stick to incandescent. The main reason I opted for LEDs for my 022 switches was to avoid having the switch lanterns melting because of the heat generated by the incandescent bulbs.

Thanks I'll check them out. John

@Radioman77 posted:

Thanks I'll check them out. John

Be aware that led replacements in my experience will only work if your 022's are powered by AC. If you use DC to power them (as I do) the leds in the controller won't work, but the switch lantern will work. I have not found a good workaround for this problem.

Rod

I think the LEDs I got are blue tinted. I believe that was what was recommended to me for 022s by someone at Town & Country.

Also, I only use the LEDs for the 022 switches, not the controllers for them.