Wiring an LGB turnout

[PhilP]

That proves for a single-pole switch, you need to use an AC supply. - Hence if you feed the switches with DC, you will only be able to switch in one direction.

The switches from Amazon will work.
Over-engineered, and definitely over-priced, though may be more suitable for outside use.

PhilP.

 

[paul2887]

I want to sincerely thank everyone for their input. In the end, I think the toggles are going to work best for fitting into the outdoor control box that will house all the switches. Again, many thanks to all!!

 

[AppleYankee]

OOPs, late to the party, I've used this setup for years.


The schematic


The switch


The Momentary On Off On toggles

(hah,a just noticed the switch tag, been that way for years)

The diode matrix fed by 18v AC


The whole setup would fit neatly in a small box.

Hope this makes sense to you.

Jan

 

[paul2887]

OOPs, late to the party, I've used this setup for years.


The schematic
View attachment 352855

The switch
View attachment 352856

The Momentary On Off On toggles
View attachment 352857
(hah,a just noticed the switch tag, been that way for years)

The diode matrix fed by 18v AC
View attachment 352858

The whole setup would fit neatly in a small box.

Hope this makes sense to you.

Jan

OOPs, late to the party, I've used this setup for years.


The schematic
View attachment 352855

The switch
View attachment 352856

The Momentary On Off On toggles
View attachment 352857
(hah,a just noticed the switch tag, been that way for years)

The diode matrix fed by 18v AC
View attachment 352858

The whole setup would fit neatly in a small box.

Hope this makes sense to you.

Jan

Hi Jan: Thanks so much for all the pictures. What I've been learning over the course of building this layout is that I don't speak "electronics". Try as I might, it's still a foreign language to me! Anyway, attached is a very simple diagram of what I intend to do. Does wiring the switches this way make sense? Do I need the diodes as shown in your pictures?

 

[PhilP]

You got it. - You do not need diodes as you are using DC.

PhilP.

 

[AppleYankee]

Hi Jan: Thanks so much for all the pictures. What I've been learning over the course of building this layout is that I don't speak "electronics". Try as I might, it's still a foreign language to me! Anyway, attached is a very simple diagram of what I intend to do. Does wiring the switches this way make sense? Do I need the diodes as shown in your pictures?

That's the ticket.

 

[Gerard]

Is the switch motor new? If not are you sure your switch motor does not have been moderated into a digital one with a decoder inside?