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Not sure this is what you are after, but here's a couple from Atlas showing the #57 switch controller and a #200 snap relay and LED control. There is also a web address in the instructions for more info. Going to go check that one right now myself.

 

The above mentioned links seemed to be mostly HO. Here's another for manuals and wiring diagrams for Atlas-O stuff that I had saved.

 

Atlas-O Info

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Last edited by rtr12

200 Snap relay   Appears to have two sets of normally open/ common/ normally closed.  Left top and bottom of this picture.   The three terminals right end of the picture would be common center/straight/ and diverge, similar to the Atlas switch motor.  All momentary power

MTH Dwarf  30-11038  It appears the MTH dwarf has it's own relay that can be adapted to Atlas track.  Click on the underlined phrases to link. 

MTH Dwarf wiring diagram

Atlas dwarf lights were designed to hook to the two input terminals of a regular Atlas switch motor via attached PC board. 

Last edited by Mike CT

I've used Atlas snap relays. The problem is that sometimes the plunger will bounce when the coil is pulsed. It's basically a switch machine with relay contacts instead of a throw-bar rod. Functionally, it's a latch with two internal coils. What would have made them better is if they had an over-center spring to lock the contacts in place when thrown. One thing I do like about them is that with the DPDT contact arrangement, you can lock out each coil once thrown so it won't burn out if the switch is held down.

FWIW - I note that the three latching coil relays offered by automation direct (as referenced by Dale H) are 1) due to be discontinued and 2) according to their FAQ:

 

Question

Which of your relays are OK for continuous use? (Power to coil maintained indefinitely)

Answer

All of our Solid-state relays and electro-mechanical relays are OK for continuous use. (Power to coil maintained indefinitely) The Latching relays and timer relays are not OK for continuous use.

 

- Rich

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