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Hello Richard, I think I must have had a brain fade earlier asking about that need for a switch. During the night it came to me where all complicated problems are solved.... thanks for the in put as it all helps to no end. This hobby sure has a steep learning curve but really enjoyable.

Dirk

Brian, with that set up would I need two switches, one for each direction then maybe an ON-OFF-ON style switch. I have seen a similar set up somewhere.

Dirk

Thanks Stese always other alternatives or even DIY if all else fails.

Dirk.

Thank you Brian what a good idea. Dingo sounds a bit Aussie. Dingo is the name of a wild native dog over here. They don't have a great name but are part of this country.

Never ceased to be amazed at the ideas and knowledge of people involved in this hobby. Marvellous.

Dirk

Hello all, Did the modifications and set up a temporary test track and wired and set it up as per CharlieChadwicks videos (hreat videos) and same as the Peco site. At moderate speed the engine ran across the point pretty well enough but stalled at lower speeds. Not really worried as a polarity switc...

Looks like modifications are called for. I have another pair on order for yet another change in the layout so will do them all at the samd time.

Thanks all for the replies.

Dirk

Hello All, I purchased this point along with several others. All other seem to be unifrog as ordered this one is the only left hand point all others were right hand. My question here is this one doesn’t look anything like the other lot. This one has hinged blades for starters whereas the others are ...

I decided on servos after reading Brian's article about the different options. Great article and very interesting. Thank you for the replies. I'll remove the spings as suggested. These servos sure are a neat little gadget and barely take up any space at all and can be installed almost anywhere. Dirk

Hello All, Not sure where this question should have gone as it encompasses two sections electrical and points. Whats the general consensus about removing the springs from Peco points. I am going to be using servo motors for the switching side of things but haven't come across anything about leaving ...

Thanks again for the explanations. This hobby is a never ending learning exercise but I am loving it. Already thinking of expanding the layout and haven't got a train on the tracks yet. Its like a disease...

Dirk