Reply to "replacement switches for lionel uncoupler tracks"

RJR posted:

Somewhere I have the wiring schematic that I use, which involves a SPDT push button or momentary toggle for the uncoupler and a DPDT momentary toggle for the unloader.  I'll try to remember to dig it out and post it.  The trick is you do not want the magnet to be energized when unloading, and it may overheat.  Thus, 2 simple buttons cannot be used

Good point. But, you can use simple activation, just not simultaneously to avoid problems. I don't have any rail activated action cars. Only center magnet. Your method would child proof it, making it one or the other.

Now you make me want to test the Lionel button box to determine if there is protection internally.