In looking up how to wire my switch controllers, I came across these. They're pretty intruiging, and while I'm not in need of switch controllers, I wondered if people had these (either the originals, or the ones that also allow you to power sidings) and what they thought of them. They look nifty.
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That's a lot of work to throw a switch.
I use Postwar Lionel 022 switches and their matching 022 controllers. I like the way they work together just fine.
ADCX Rob posted:That's a lot of work to throw a switch.
"Twice the work": Yea but except for switching spur of the moment ( 
) half of the labor is done early (the choice), and the "action" is a singular one , so any chance on a last second wrong way "choke" on the lever resulting in the points staying put is eliminated. I suspect you can push the action button and flick the toggle with two digits easy enough too.
After thinking about it, it offers for some different scenarios; e.g., it might come in handy for switching when timing is of the essence, it can change two at once, or not.
Not bad, not great, just different.
More like the prototype CTC machines and control panels.
Set the switch direction and then push the send button. The lights on the panel confirm the actual movement.
This is a little late but I have both the original and new. Love them both!
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