Atlas HD Connector For Siding Power Control

I have used them for engine service sidings. If you are using MTH  DCS and have locos parked on the siding you have to turn on the siding you want to use prior to powering the TIU so the engine sees the watch dog signal.

If not, when you power up the siding with the switch the engine will start.

For a lot less money, you can just get a whole bunch of regular Toggle switches that aren’t for model railroads. I don’t see what that does special for $10+ per switch. A light switch from Home Depot would do the same thing and a ten pack of em is about $6

Henning's Trains has them: https://hennings-trains.shopli...onnector-switch.html

Matt, the HD is what you should be using  if that’s what you like. Atlas came out with them due to the higher voltage and currents with O-Gauge trains. I like the looks.

@romiller49 posted:

Matt, the HD is what you should be using  if that’s what you like. Atlas came out with them due to the higher voltage and currents with O-Gauge trains. I like the looks.

I think I've changed my mind, I think I'm going to just use the AIU relays only.

Pictured component is (3) switches.