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    Frustrated with Peco Switch Machine

    Finally got back to looking at this and adjusted the spring. I also moved the CDU closer and went for a switch machine with the extender pin. All is working fine now; thanks for your help.
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    Cleaning Corroded Brass

    I did some work on an unpainted Cary SW1500 body some years and installed the brass handrail set. I put the unit away unpainted. I recently got it out to start working on again and noticed the brass handrail and stanchions have some corrosion (green and white powdering). Does anyone know with...
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    RDC rubber bands

    I bought some on eBay if you don't mind paying a little more. They were original Athearn parts and the dealer, "woodentrainmaker", was quite fair and delivery was fast.
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    Frustrated with Peco Switch Machine

    Thanks Trevor. I have build another CDU and moved it within 2 feet of the terminal strip. I also used 16 ga stranded wire from the CDU to the input. This weekend i will try to adjust the spring (i'm pretty clear on your "ramblings") and then try again. I will let you know how things "turnout"...
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    Frustrated with Peco Switch Machine

    Thanks for your thoughts. It works when not attached to the points but i noticed when i sometimes press the mometary contact button, the switch machine doesn't hold the pin against the coil for the direction selected and just slips back. I'm thinking perhaps the CDU needs to be closer to where...
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    Frustrated with Peco Switch Machine

    I have an HO Peco switch machine that i am installing an under-table Peco PL-10 switch motor and regardless what i do, it will not throw the points. I've tried using the extension pin and also mounting directly to the switch. I'm using a Capacitor Discharge Unit with a 16VAC transformer. The...
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