Power Turnout Switches

[g.p. large]

I can only find manual switches available for purchase.  Is there a way to power them, or is there a switch that is compatible with bachmann track?  Thanks to all...tw

[Joe Satnik]

Dear TW,

Bachmann does not sell remotely controlled G turnouts.

You have some options:

1. Buy solid rail turnouts from other track manufacturers who offer a remote control option. 
Remove the black blades from the 3 Bachmann track pieces adjoining a solid rail turnout. 

2. Pneumatic controls:

http://www.cocry.com/E-Z_Air.htm

3. Modify the Bachmann turnouts to accept electric turnout motors from other track manufacturers.  (e.g. LGB)

4. Automotive/truck/tractor/small engine choke cables

5. Rods with knobs threaded to the ends, with levers and pivot points to turn corners. 

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Joe Satnik

Edit: added 4 & 5

[altterrain]

Adding motors to Bachmann switches is kind of like putting lipstick on a pig.
Time to upgrade to real track!
Train-Li makes nice switches and motors -
http://www.train-li-usa.com/store/around-track-switches-c-54_29.html
http://www.train-li-usa.com/store/switches-switch-drives-c-54_29_86.html

-Brian