Point Position Detection

[snapper]

I was wondering is anybody has come across a system that shows you the actual position of the point other than looking at the switches? I am currently planning a layout and I will have four points that are slightly above eye level making it hard to tell what way they are set. While the layout will be DCC for trains, I am planning a conventional motor and switches for the points.

[wiggy]

Not sure if this is what you are looking for.

Not used this system my self but do use heathcote.

Give them a ring and speak to Clive.(he's the only one that will answer anyway) very helpful.

 

 

http://www.heathcote-electronics.co.uk/PtIndicr.htm#POINT%20INDICATOR-STANDARD

 

 

Wiggy.

[snapper]

That is exactly what I am looking for, thanks wiggy

[WRENNEIRE]

If you are using Peco points there are additional switches available that can indicate the point direction

I will dig up a couple of pics later

[BosKonay]

The signal controls on the site look brilliant!

[Weshty]

Not sure if this is what you are looking for.

Not used this system my self but do use heathcote.

Give them a ring and speak to Clive.(he's the only one that will answer anyway) very helpful.

 

 

http://www.heathcote-electronics.co.uk/PtIndicr.htm#POINT%20INDICATOR-STANDARD

 

 

Wiggy.

 

That is a very tasty bit of kit. And simple too.

[Mayner]

Stall type point motors like the Tortoise are the simplest, instant detection when you wire a LED into the circuit between swich and motor.

[irishthump]

Stall type point motors like the Tortoise are the simplest, instant detection when you wire a LED into the circuit between swich and motor.

 

SEEP point motors also have a built in switch which can be used for LEDs. I don't use them for point indications but I have LED signals that are connected to them.

[ger711]

As some of the Point Motors already have the connections for LED's you could knock up something like this

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[Kirley]

Like Snapper I need point indicators on my Control Board especially for my storage sections which will not be visible from my control point.

I have looked at Wiggy’s suggestion of using Heathcote Points Indicators but they are £17 each covering only 4 points. Has anyone used them or would recommend other methods. I am using Peco points driven by DC with approx 30 points on the layout to date.