Atlas Remote Snap-Switch

Nicholas,

You say HO. You it HO ? 

Becaus HO switch operate on AC. Please make sure what your talking about Here.

Thanks John 848-992-2157 should you have further questions.

I was able to find this switch wiring document performing a web search as well as a website with some instructions on wiring for DCC.

I am just assuming that you are using the TIU to operate a DCC HO railroad.

You'll need an AIU to control the turnouts remotely.

And yes, a separate transformer to supply power for the turnout would be prudent.

The siding power can be switched any way that you like. A simple SPST throw switch to the current hot supply and the other lead to the hot rail. You could use an AIU port to do the power switching remotely.

Also, at Atlasrr.com, under layouts, wiring for dcc, under support >manuals.

Thanks All. Looks like the Atlas answer for powering the switch is:

15-16 volt (AC) transformer that has a MINIMUM output of 2 to 3 amps

And correct I am talking about HO with a DCS signal from the TIU, not DCC, and no AIU in the mix, will be using the standard momentary switch supplied from Atlas to control the turnout.

So what about the siding?

Thanks everyone!

Ah sorry forgot to label. The little black box on the left is just a standard terminal block. And the box on the right is the proposed momentary switch for the turnout

Nich,

Glad it working for you. Good Luck with your Layout.

Just to let you know they have some very nice Railroad signals on Intergrated signals Systems.com and on Shapeways.com Tpye in NYC Transit Siganls  

Thanks, John 

Hey John, no the image I posted above is what i'm asking about, would that be the proper way to wire the turnout? Thanks!

Nicholas,

Yes ! 

Please let know how make out then.

Thanks, John

Here is a twin coiled latch relay. You could use it instead of the Atlas snap relay if you use DC current. The advantage is 16 amp switching capacity and the coils can take continuous power.

LINK

Here is a simple discharge circuit for throwing atlas switch machines or snap relay.

LINK

Dale H

Nicholas,

Ok, so no AIU. The power connection for the siding should be just past the switch. The hot rail should be insulated from the switch hot rail and main loop.

The hot from the TIU should go to the toggle switch (SPST) and then from the switch to the siding rail.

Simple on\off power control for the siding. Then you won't have lighted cars lit or power to engine to prevent the odd ball launch.

You have some good answers for the switch control.