I have a large two level layout; lower level TMCC only and upper level is conventional only. Lower level is TMCC. I control the TMCC by walking around and control switches at Ross controller mounted at edge of layout. This is completed and all 22 Ross switches are working great!
Now I have moved on to the conventional controlled upper level. Control is by a KW transformer. Each throttle will have several blocks assigned to it. I am working on a control panel for that level. I plan to attach the Ross switch controller to the panel schematic and use toggles to switch on the blocks.
A few questions:
1) My first choice would be to use a lighted toggle. Most I have seen are low voltage DC and the current going through the toggle will be 0-18 AC. Thought of a DPST toggle and using one pole for the variable AC from the transformer and the other pole for a fixed AC going to a pilot light for the block. But again I'm finding most pilot lights are listed as DC.
2) Anyone have a good source for the electrical components; toggle switches, pilot lights. etc. In the old days I could rely on Radio Shack and local electronic stores.
Thanks for any help.
