Micro switch for turnout

[Mike]

Does anyone know of a good source for a replacement microswitch that goes under a number 6 turnout to switch the frog polarity? My 0-4-0 side tank keeps stalling on the turnout. I checked with a VOM and it appears the switch is not functioning.

[Loco Bill Canelos]

Hi Mike,
You posted this on the Large Scale Forum, not sure what scale you are in but you should post on it.

Loco Bill

[armorsmith]

Mike,

Your reference to a #6 switch tells me that you are on the wrong forum for that question. Bachmann does not make a #6, USA Trains and Aristocraft (now defunct) do, and a couple other of the more specialized manufacturers do.

I suggest you look to either Large Scale Central, My Large Scale or G Scale Central for that question.

Bob C.

[Mike]

Thanks, Bill. I'm in large scale. While I do have 5 or 6 Aristo cars, the majority of my rolling stock and locos are Bachmann. With the no. 6 turnouts, the long frogs necessitate polarity changing frogs for slow moving small locos like my 0-4-0's. I have one turnout that is not changing polarity at all and another that is intermittent at best. The replacement microswitch will need to have a very light touch. I've been a member here on the Bachmann forum for many years and hoped that one of the more-experienced regular members might have a source suggestion.  Best regards- Mike

[Joe Zullo]

Mike,

I have replaced a few on our club layout. I used to get them at Radio Shack and the club still has 20 in reserve. Their P/N 275-016A

Here is a good deal on the same micro switch from an eBay seller. If I were you I'd grab them while they are available.  

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5PCS-ORIGINAL-Omron-SS-5GL-Limit-Switch-3-Pins-Micro-switch/273110838227?hash=item3f96acabd3:g:VXAAAOSwIrpaqfGf

[Mike]

Thanks, Joe. I'm on it. -Mike