I have been thinking about automating my Peco points for a while and have finally decided to go ahead and do it.
I have purchase a few LGB point motors from a chap on ebay (4 for £20, bargain). 2 of them are 1201 (motor type) and 2 are 1206 (solenoid type).
I'm fine with the 1201's but the 1206's don't have as much oomph, being solenoid rather than motor. Has anyone got any experience of using the 1206 types, either with LGB points, or Peco which is what I plan to use them on? Should I remove the point overcentre spring to reduce the load? Or am I best to not use them and get 1201's instead? Any advice welcome.
Possibility of x2 LGB 1206 motors being available for little money or exchange for cheap 1201's
P.S. I'm also looking for an Aristo TE point control module if anyone has an unused one lying around gathering spiders.
I have purchase a few LGB point motors from a chap on ebay (4 for £20, bargain). 2 of them are 1201 (motor type) and 2 are 1206 (solenoid type).
I'm fine with the 1201's but the 1206's don't have as much oomph, being solenoid rather than motor. Has anyone got any experience of using the 1206 types, either with LGB points, or Peco which is what I plan to use them on? Should I remove the point overcentre spring to reduce the load? Or am I best to not use them and get 1201's instead? Any advice welcome.
Possibility of x2 LGB 1206 motors being available for little money or exchange for cheap 1201's
P.S. I'm also looking for an Aristo TE point control module if anyone has an unused one lying around gathering spiders.