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Using lionel fastrack Remote Control switches in Showcase line fastrack layout.

L LaurinOGR Forum Member

I have a small but compact layout using only Aged Showcase Line rail, I use 10 switches for crossovers and spurs. I need to replace some of them and Im considering using the Lionel remote control switches, which are also capable of utilizing Command control!! That could possibly provide a lot of convince and iliminate some wiring. Of coarse, pricing is also a consideration, so i would start with just one pair as a crossover on my Main! Anyway with all that said, does anyone have or had any experiences with modifing  the Showcase railing and installing The lionel switches?  Pros and or Cons…   I would certainly appreciate any comments or suggestions..

Thank You, Laurin0717.

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TS Tom StoltzOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER
@Laurin posted:

modifing  the Showcase railing and installing The lionel switches? 

Thank You, Laurin0717.

While not switches Rusty's thread on how to modify S-Trax and Fastracks to mate together.  Nice pictures, too.  I would think with the modifications the Lionel switches would be a drop in replacement.

https://ogrforum.com/topic/joining-fastrack-to-s-trax

Tom Stoltz

in Maine

J JWKAFLOGR Forum Member

I had a similar situation where I had S Helper track and wanted to add some switches.  S Helper switches were no longer available.  I bought AF Fastrack switches and some 5” Fastrack straights.  I modified one end of the 5”straights to mate up with the S Helper track and the other end mates to the AF Fastrack switch.  That way I only modified a $5.00 straight rather than a much more expensive switch. You could also use the shorter AF Fastrack straights that are available.

John.

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