know matter how long you think you need, DOUBLE IT!... i am not taking up glued down track to make it longer, and im turning it into a block to park trains on it. and adding remote switch machines to the 2 switches.
Russ Bellinis said:The link was to Atlas Custom Line switches. I suspect you bought a machine for a snap switch. The snap switches are set up to mount a machine on to of the switch right next to the throw bar, but Custom Line needs an under table machine or a manual ground throw.
What did you put your track down with? Why do you have to take it all up to make it longer. Can't you just remove any bumper you've installed and extend the siding?
MasonJar said:I should have asked you for the switch machine number too...
Andrew
MasonJar said:I think in this case, Russ is right. You have indeed bought the wrong switch machine.
BUT - if it is like the HO parts, you can use it by inverting it and installing on the underside of the turnout, or by simply fastening it to the benchwork and running a brass wire to the throw bar of the turnout.
If however, they are still in new condition, you should be able to exchange them at the store.
Andrew