DZ-1000 Switch Motor and Atlas O 200 Snap Relay

Pretty sure the snap relay is twin coil like the Atlas switch machines. They require a bit of power to operate, maybe too much for the DZ1000, which is not a twin coil device.  Just a guess here but the two devices may not play well together.

I have a snap relay around here somewhere, if I can find it? Probably won't be able to get to it for a few days though.

I have disconnected the Atlas snap relays from all Ross turnouts. I wired a 3-way and a double crossover last night and had zero issues.
It's not that Atlas snap relays are no good - they are fine relays and have the advantage of two separate connections. I am only saying they are not compatible with Z-Stuff motors.

Agreed. That's als what I was hinting at above. I have all but one Atlas switch machines, the one is a DZ1000. Definitely a different beast then the Atlas twin coils. I also think the DZ1000 is a very good switch machine. Thought about switching to DZ1000s, but I really haven't had any trouble with the Atlas machines yet, so I've stuck with those. I think the DZ1008 is the snap relay equivalent for the DZ1000s.

There is nothing wrong with Atlas O switch motors and snap relays so zero need to switch them out for DZ-1000's. Once I get my remaining snap relays and switch motors tested to make sure they function I will be putting them up for sale on the 'for sale or trade' forum at a low cost so if you are looking for spares keep checking there.

Joe

Atlas (200) snap relays have built in NC/NO contacts for either power routing, or switch accessory connection. The DZ 1000 switch motor requires the DZ 1008 relay addition to achieve the same functions.  Most older Atlas switch motors do not have the contacts, though there was an interesting PC board, with the track side dwarf lights, that achieved dwarf light signal change, without a signal switch NC/NO contact.