Lionel Pressure track trip for Standard Gauge ?

The instructions for the 153C say that any gauge tubular track can be used except 'OO'

Larry

A track section with an isolated outside rail is a reliable and inexpensive alternative.

Kirk Lindvig

www.sgma.us

SGMA1 posted:

A track section with an isolated outside rail is a reliable and inexpensive alternative.

Kirk Lindvig

www.sgma.us

Follow Kirks advice, an insulated running rail on one side is a MUCH more reliable method.

Cheers, Mark

Although I would prefer using an outside rail like I do on my permanent O gauge layout, I've been using a  Lionel #153C contactor for activating the gateman on my temporary standard gauge Christmas layout every year for many years now.

Bill

Fran, to directly answer your question I believe it's a #41. Which is an overgrown 145c.

I tried the pressure switch on a temporary layout and gave up. Insulated rail is much easier and more reliable. IR switch works OK, but not near windows. 

George

Thanks for the replies, all !

I picked-up a 145C contactor from a local train shop's junk box for cheap... too small for SG track.

I will keep an eye out for the #41 and 153C contactors.

I am not dismissing the idea of an insulated rail operating track... could build another one. 

I ran into electrical difficulties with my single section of operating track, powering #69 warning bell, and #77 crossing gate from a lock-on, when I tried to add an American Flyer animated station on a separate lock-on.

Was thinking that getting a dedicated contactor for the station might be an "easy" solution...

Best,

Fran McM.

Here is one.41 clip