https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/01/tortoise-switch-motors-pros-cons.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tortoise-switch-motors-pros-cons Model railroads and model trains Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:27:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/01/tortoise-switch-motors-pros-cons.html#comment-27421 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:27:15 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5081#comment-27421 I’m using Atlas Customline Mark IV #4 turnouts and powering them with Tortise switch machines. The Tortise has an 8-wire connector but you only need #1 and #8 to operate the switch machine the other six are for accessories.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/01/tortoise-switch-motors-pros-cons.html#comment-27311 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:13:04 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5081#comment-27311 I’m not familiar with Atlas turnouts but, as a general principle, I understand it is generally best to remove any “over-centre” springs from your turnouts if you are using slow-action motors or relays. This is not for any technical reason but purely to maintain the illusion of reality.

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