Hi - this must have been asked, but when I try to search on the topic I get O gauge stuff. I have 2 styles of AF switch, one has the notch between the turnout and the main line. Then there are 2 types of controller, the one with the 4 round lights that latch nicely up and down, then a very light plastic "more modern" style that doesn't use big lights and doesn't latch. Are the switches and controllers all compatible? If not, Mr. Gilbert should be dug up and hung ....
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Actually there are three types of switches with different controllers. The early 720 which has the notch between the turning rails. This uses a 4 bulb controller where the lever stays in the position thrown and does not return to center. Next would be the 720A which improved on the 720, and removed the manual slide and closed the gap between the turning rails and added two train control. These use the 4 bulb controller where the lever returns to the center position after the switch is thrown. The third is a pike master switch. This switch uses the cheap bulbless controller with nubby plastic handles. On rare occasion Gilbert included the cheap bulbless control in with the later 5 digit versions of the 720A switches.
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Thanks. So it would seem any controller is good to use with any switch? Thanks for the informative reply ....