Points switches

[Walkingthedog]

I used to use these Peco switches and found them to be an excellent product and very reliable. Only stopped using them when I stopped using point motors.
As Brian says each switch plugs into the next for the common feed.

[Brian]

Many thanks. I think those switches are pretty old - do you recognise them at all?! The have PECO on them. If necessary can you recommend any replacements? Very grateful.

Modern Peco PL26 levers are best IMO. Example.. https://www.hattons.co.uk/14299/peco_pr ... tockdetail

But they become an expensive item where many are needed. The alternative is to consider using Sprung to Centre Off toggle switches often referenced as (On)-Off-(On) where the bracketed (On) cant remain in that position once the switches lever is released - It springs back to the centre Off position Example... https://www.bitsboxuk.com/index.php?mai ... cts_id=876 Item SW112

Or use two non-locking press to make push buttons per point. Examples... https://www.bitsboxuk.com/index.php?mai ... 16_129_131

The final and possibly the cheapest, is to use Stud & Probe selection on a mimic track plan panel e.g. Peco PL-17 Probe and PL-18 Studs Examples... https://peco-uk.com/products/probe-for- ... out-motors and https://peco-uk.com/products/stud-and-t ... bb13&_ss=r Of course small nuts and bolts would suffice for the Studs. if acceptable here's examples... https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-brig ... lsrc=aw.ds and the nuts... https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-a2-s ... tid=189042 Washers https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-stee ... pack/656ft

BTW this is how those old Peco switches are connected to the motor and supply..

[Bluegallileo]

Thanks again very much - and for pointing out that it’s 16v AC! I hadn’t appreciated that.