RJR posted:The slow movement of the MTH units is precisely why I don't want the magnet activated. As an aside, I have converted all my operating cars to operate by an IR detector rather than slide shoes. The slide shoes would jam on some switches. Very pleased with results.
All my track is Gargraves. However, I have some UCS sections in it because I feel the magnets uncouple more reliably.
LOL. I just looked on the bottom of the MTH log dumper and noticed it is slide activated. Nice flat contacts, no shoes. I want it manual for my 5 year old grandson to have something to do.