EZ Track Turnouts

[PHENICUS]

What type of mechanism actuates the switch on an EZ Track Turnout? Is it called a twin coil, or what is it?

TIA

[the Bach-man]

Dear Penicus,
It's basically a solenoid that actuates a cam and throw rod.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[Hunt]

Bach-man...  would you agree E-Z Turnout uses a low current, twin-coil snap action switch machine?

E-Z Turnout wired to use an included remote slide switch using AC power.

[PHENICUS]

Thanks, the reason i was asking is because i am going to try some electronics projects with my son for our layout. We plan to create circuits that will actuate a number of turnouts, activate signaling, and indicate on the control panel the directionality of the line, using a single switch for all. I just needed to know what type of mechanism i will be actuating so i know what type of circuit we need to build.

So it activates off of ac accessory (low current), for a twin coil snap (momentary) if i am understanding you correctly. This is eactly what i need to know as it indicates the correct circuit from the list of options that i was looking at.

Your quick friendly responses are greatly apreciated.

[Hunt]

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So it activates off of ac accessory (low current), for a twin coil snap (momentary) if i am understanding you correctly.
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That is correct unless Bach-man knows something I overlooked.