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I added an electric switch machine to one of my Merkur switches. It was not easy. First, I went with an LGB switch machine because the throw of the switch is pretty long and the switch is heavy. This may not be needed with some of the changes I made to switch, but there is an added anti-derail feature of the LGB switch that helped. 

First, the throw of the Merkur throw-bar is too long for the LGB switch. Also, the switch spring is too heavy and the screw holding the switch point is too tight. I removed the spring and loosened the screw. I then re-positioned the throw-bar closer to the screw that holds the point. This required cutting some metal off the base. I'll add a picture a little later. 

The good news is that my modifications worked!

George

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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