Problem with ATLAS O switch machines

Bruce E. VinceletteOGR Forum Member

My layout is ATLAS O 21st Century track with a Ross double crossover and a 4-way yard set. The Z Stuff switch machines on the Ross sections work great, but the ATLAS O switch machines have been troublesome.

The Ross directions show the configuration of that kinky little wire thing that can be bent to work on Ross and Gargraves switches when connecting the Z Stuff machines to either. There is no mention of using this connector with an ATLAS O switch.

What I need to do is replace 2 bad ATLAS machines with the Z Stuff machines. I have never done this, but it should work, right?

If any of you have done this swap-out and have suggestions as to how it needs to be done, I sure could use some help. I only have 3 of those little twisty wire connectors so I don't want mess this up.

Thanks,

Bruce

3/8/144:55 PM

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SD60MOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Sir...I have several DZ2500 connected to my Atlas O switches...well, one per switch that is. These switch motors work just fine with the"kinky little wire thing." There's nothing to be concerned about with these switches and those switch motors.

It will work.

3/8/147:28 PM

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Putnam DivisionOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

This is a very timely discussion! Just earlier today I was looking at Z stuff products to replace some quirky Atlas switch machines I have. Thank you for bringing up the topic....

Peter

3/8/1410:51 PM

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Bruce E. VinceletteOGR Forum Member

It works, at least on the bench! I shimmed the switch machine with a Gargraves tie, and adjusted the spring connector until the switch closed nicely in both directions.

This one and the next one work my reverse loop. One is easily accessible, the other not so.

Thanks,

Bruce