Reply to "replacement switches for lionel uncoupler tracks"

MoonmanOGR Forum Member

The controller button box for the UCS track is the same one used for FasTrack Activator track. The buttons for the FasTrack version don't seem like they will stick. (690OUCS0040) or 6-12054

I believe that you would want a Momentary on toggle switch. The size of the toggle is your preference. You could also get a momentary button switch, again size would be your preference. (1/2" to 2")

Not much amperage is needed for the magnets or the cars that use the activation rails.

Search on DigiKey or eBay for Momentary On switches and see what you like. 1 or 2 amp should be enough.

Now for the control board and the future addition of turnout control. You could use 12v lighted switches and control whatever you wish with relay boards from an Asian supplier from eBay. The relay boards use 12vDC and the relays can handle quite a bit of AC or DC, more than you'll use for trains.

Perhaps now would be the time to do a comprehensive design for the control board.

9/1/166:31 AM

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