Replacement switch machine for Atlas turnouts

Mike DesingOGR Forum Member

Hi, I have several Atlas switches/turnouts that I have replaced the switch machines with DZ 1000 units. So far three DZ 1000's have "jammed up" mechanically and I have replaced them. Additionally one yesterday shorted out causing CB on ZW to trip instantly. Unfortunately I had visitors and I was embarrassed to say the least as kids wanted to run trains. Later I determined it was a switch machine and/or controller that was the cause.

What switch machine should I go to next?? These Z stuff DZ ones are unacceptable. What little use they get, they fail too soon.

1. I am seriously considering going to manual operators and forgetting remote operation.

2. If I go back to Atlas switch machines might a well go to manual operators.

3. Rip out everything and go to FasTrak or Lionel tubular track and old switches. (complete redesign of layout required)

Any suggestions??

Thanks in advance, Mike D

3/19/231:32 PM

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