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Switches For Turnouts

HO enthusiast Paul has this question for readers:

“Simple question … for Tortoise switch machines what is easier DPDT toggle with 2 LED’ s or a dual color lit DPDT… if the later, any suggested source? Thanks in advance.”

One Response to Switches For Turnouts

  • J E Wilson says:

    I use DPDT toggles with a red and a green LED with resistors on all of my switches. I hook the lights at the DPDT switch instead of the switch machine.

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