06-15-2011, 12:01 PM
Steamtrains Wrote:Not yet..!!I am going to use Tortoise switch machines with Atlas HO #6 turnouts. It is a fairly remote yard that is connected via a long DCC booster signal cable (2 wire) only. The remote located booster will easily handle 2 engines and up to 6 Tortoise switch machines. I have limited access under that part of the layout. Extreme easy wiring is essential.
Why use Atlas turnouts with their switch machines (awful looking....hock: ) when you have Tortoises..??
Tip....Try to use a separate power supply for the DS64's and not rely on track power. IMHO, track power is for running trains....
The same setup is currently in operation with unique ROCO #5 turnouts with integrated switch machines and DCC decoders powered by the rails only. I am preparing a possible rework of the north yard some time later with standard components.
tetters Wrote:How mant turnouts can you operate from one of those units? Just curious?Each unit operates up to four switch machines
Reinhard