Does Bachmann sell the EZ Track turnout control switches individualy? I did a bit of searching and couldnt find anything.
Some of my EZ Track turnouts came with the nice switch version (on the packaging I think they label as a "B" type control switch) which is just a throw one way or the other. The "B" version has a circuit board inside of it. Others turnouts came with the "A" type switch, which you have to select a side / direction, and then momentarily push down on the switch.
For reasons of symetry and ease of use I want to use all "B" type switches to control my turnouts.
Any suggestions where to find the switches individualy (w/o having to purchase the whole turnout) would be greatly apreciated.
Pots
Not sure what you mean by "Throw one way or the other". You can't just use a double throw switch to activate turnouts. Constant voltage to the solenoid will burn it out prematurely, so there has to be a momentary feature of the switch.
You can buy a toggle switch that has momentary on both sides, with a middle neutral or off position. Maybe the "B" type you mentioned is spring loaded with the middle off feature, I am not familiar with it. Some modelers use the Atlas switches, but you have to use spade connectors to attach them.
I have never seen the EZ switches available separately, guess they figure "one turnout, one switch". You might try calling their service department for advice.
Bob
Thanks Yampa Bob.
Yes the "B" type uses circuitry to give the voltage a momentary feature, whereas the "A" type uses the pressing in on the switch momentarily to give the voltage.
I am looking to replace my few "A" types with all "B" types.
I will call the service department on monday.