You made a good choice in choosing Tortoise switch machines. I have used them on my layout with Ross switches since 1987. They are bullet proof. To install is relatively easy. First, position the throw bar so that the movable points are in the middle position. Then, put a small nail through one of the holes in the throw bar. Then, remove the nail and mark the tiny spot where it was and then move the switch to the side. Drill a 1/2 inch hole at this site using the small pinhole at the center. Then, put a flash light over the hole and get underneath the layout. Use the template provided in the Tortoise instruction sheet and position the throw bar hole over the black circle on the template. The flashlight will help you do this. Then, install the switch machine with four 1/2 inch #4 wood screws. Before you screw the switch machine down solder 22 gauge wires to the two outside terminals on the tortoise and place the throw wire in the switch machine secured with the small screw included. Move the switch to its normal position so that the hole in the throw bar is centered over the i/2 inch hole in the plywood. Carefully slide the Tortoise in place such that the wire passes through the hole in the throw bar. Then, Secure the switch machine with the wood screws at each corner. To control your switch machines use double pole double throw mini toggle switches. Wire in bicolor LEDs as shown on the instruction sheet. Then you will know in which direction the switch is thrown. Have fun, and if you need help reach me at milt@paiger.org
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