Do I buy a Fastrack remote switch or manual for a nearby location

If it's a passing siding, I would get two remotes and wire them in parallel so when you switch one, both will move.  They do have anti-derail (remote or manual) so it may not be needed, but for an additional $35, I would get the second remote one.

IMHO,

Ed

Thanks for your reply Ed. I only run one subway at a time and would probably want the switches to go in the same direction depending on which track I choose. This would be my first fastrack switch purchase as my only experience with Lionel switches were the old 022 postwar ones I had as a kid. I do have a spare CW-80 transformer which I could use to just power the switches only. Looks like both should be remotes at any rate.

I have 2 manual switches and plan on using RC airplane inner/outer sleave control cables to activate mine, via bell cranks...might someday use my spare ductfan motor and make my own "electric" Zepplin...nice to know my RC parkflyer days can be applied here to a degree.

That is a great idea and I think I will wire it that way. Is it easy to wire it like that?

Here's a diagram....

Set up the first switch as delivered, then

Connect a red wire from OUT on sw1 to OUT on sw2

Connect a green wire from THRU on sw1 to THRU on sw2

Connect a black wire from GND on sw1 to GND on sw2

When you click the remote, both switches will move at the same time.

If the Anti-derail makes one switch change position, the other switch will change too (and the light on the remote will indicate it)

Ed