Point Motor Switches

[BabyGM]

On my layout I'm ready to start fitting Seep PM1 point motors

I know that they need a three way switch but looking at different websites there are heaps of different options and I'm not sure which is the best

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I would like to start on the point motors before the 071's are released so they won't be sitting in their boxes untill the point motors are installed

[irishthump]

These are the switches you need...

 

http://www.nairnshire-modelling-supplies.co.uk/spdt-centre-bias-onoffon-switch-p-1062.html

 

They are also called "sprung centre-off" switches. They can be got in Maplins but they charge an arm and a leg for them, if you're close to Mark's Models in Dublin he has them there for about €3 a pair.

[BabyGM]

These are the switches you need...

 

http://www.nairnshire-modelling-supplies.co.uk/spdt-centre-bias-onoffon-switch-p-1062.html

 

They are also called "sprung centre-off" switches. They can be got in Maplins but they charge an arm and a leg for them, if you're close to Mark's Models in Dublin he has them there for about €3 a pair.

 

Excellent

I'll give Marks a ring and see if they have them in stock

Thanks

[irishthump]

Excellent

I'll give Marks a ring and see if they have them in stock

Thanks

 

I picked up a couple myself last week, so he should have a few left.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

£4.99 on eBay for 5 and 75p postage

[irishthump]

£4.99 on eBay for 5 and 75p postage

 

Jayzus, that's pretty much the same. I would think you could get them in bulk for a lot cheaper....

 

@BabyGM:

 

How many do you need? Bear in mind you can use one switch to control 2 points at crossovers and you should always have one or two extra in case one fails.

Edited October 19, 2012 by irishthump

[BabyGM]

I went into marks this afternoon and just got two packs in case I run into trouble with the point motors

Hopefully I'll have a running loop by the end of the weekend

Thanks for all the help guys

[heirflick]

baby gm, will you post pics as you go please?

[BabyGM]

baby gm, will you post pics as you go please?

 

Will do

[irishthump]

BTW here's a link to some of these switches on Ebay...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15-pcs-Toggle-Switches-Spring-On-Center-Off-when-released-Spring-On-SPDT-/150888236868?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2321a3c744

 

They sell a lot of interesting stuff and they're reliable, I've bought from them before.