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Post by oldjohn on May 20, 2012 14:17:04 GMT -8
Anyone out their know where I can get Atlas Controllers & Selectors for block control?
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Post by riogrande on May 20, 2012 14:20:46 GMT -8
I imagine you could find some on fleabay. I'm not sure if HO Interchange lets you ask for them or they are strictly HO rolling stock.
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Post by KIM on May 20, 2012 14:59:47 GMT -8
I get most of my stuff from Toy Train Heaven. There's also N Scale Supply, and several other suppliers. I know that some manufacturers were having trouble producing engine, rolling stock, and track items, but I'm not sure if that carries over to other items as well.
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Post by umtrrauthor on May 20, 2012 15:44:52 GMT -8
I'd check for gently used ones first... my sense is that there are plenty of surplus Controllers and Selectors out there as more people convert to DCC.
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Post by Paul Cutler III on May 20, 2012 15:59:34 GMT -8
The next question is why do you want those? You can get "real" toggle switches for less money at Mouser or Allied Electronics. They'll last longer and have a greater amp capacity.
I understand if you can't solder, as you're limited to these types of switches. But if you can solder, there's no reason to use Atlas Selectors & Controllers.
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Post by rhpd42002 on May 20, 2012 17:06:09 GMT -8
Oldjohn, I think I have some selectors in a storage container in my train building. Contact me by e-mail and let me know how many you need/want and Ill see what I may have.
I'm pretty sure I have no controllers, but can't say for sure.
You're welcome to them.
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Post by riogrande on May 20, 2012 18:33:17 GMT -8
I agree with George, look for some used ones in good shape. BTW, TTH always charges $9.95 for shipping, even on a small order so it may not be worth it to order from them unless you get enough things. I usually like to have a few things together to make the shipping worth it. I'd check for gently used ones first... my sense is that there are plenty of surplus Controllers and Selectors out there as more people convert to DCC. I've used the Atlas selectors and they worked fine and if you can come by some cheap, easier to wire and use than buying a bunch of fancy toggles, and less work to mount. Yeah, yeah, I've bought toggles and they are a little more work to set up and mount etc. My garage layout was wired with Atlas selectors and DC controls before I sold it and they did the job fine for short term. |
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Post by oldjohn on May 23, 2012 8:28:22 GMT -8
Thank you all, for your great advice, I've managed to find some and all is well, Thank You again - John
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