L Rotary Coal Tipple- micro switch replacement

I just recently serviced my coal tipple.  To get to that micro switch will require a full disassemble.

1. Remove the walkways. There is a plug at each corner of the walkway.  Pull them out to get to the screws to remove the walkway.

2. Remove the two main side gear wheels. Note the screw lengths.  Some screws are longer than others and need to go back in the same spot.

3. There are 2 spring loaded shafts on the bottom.  I believe pressing down on the car clamps should lock the clamps down and release the spring arms from underneath.

4. The drum should be able to be removed at this point.

5. To get the track out, you will need to un-solder the track wires and remove the track screws.  Note the location of the track wires.

6. With the wires freed, you should be able to get the track section apart and get to the micro switches.

I may have missed something but the above instructions are pretty close.  I also found this site was helpful in seeing how it all comes apart. https://slsprr.net/features/tipple.htm

Thank you- I'll give it a try and let you you

Joe- I went threw instructions and ran into a few issues. I de-solder the green-red and blue wires from each end ( the green is for track power-one side outer rail other middle) The blue wire cam out fine but the red goes under the the plastic piece that the track screws down to. Will I have to go into the bottom to get to it? Also the micro switches I have are no were near the ones that go in. Would you a part number for these or place I can order

Thanks

DOUG BO,  here is the switch you need from the Lionel parts site.

Here is the Lionel train parts site for the Tipple. If you have a cherry switch from Lionel it will work too.  Good Luck I had to replace my switch to.  Just take your time taking it apart.  It a real bear.

https://www.lionelsupport.com/...2D0-9FFB44DD241BDDBC

If you Google DG23-B1LA   you can find it at a number of sources

Marty

Thanks for info- I'll order some spares also. Did you have to go under the bottom plate ( which track screws to ) to get to red wire?

I've ordered the micro switches to replace the bad one ( ordered 6 total .50 each) I the mean time, I've been trying to figure out the wiring to replace the switch. As mentioned earlier I de-soldered the red-green and blue wires from the end caps ( under the end gears) I had issues trying to remove the track were switches are located. The green and blue wires were free, but the red wire would not loosen up. The red wire did come free off the switches after cutting.  With a meter I found out that the red wire connected to the two switches ( nothing to do with the red wires I de-soldered) To me it seems like the the switches are in series and when the switches are depressed, the 2 blue wires are connected ( 0 ohms) Where the ends red wires connect ( ones I de-soldered) I'm not sure since they are under the plastic plate that the track screws down too. I know there is infinite resistance between them.  Without a wiring diagram its hard to figure out.  Any help would be appreciated. Also- with the micro switches are they held in by the outer track bottom lip? ( have to excuse my writing- never was good at it)

I have received micro switches and have them installed. I contacted Lionel last week  for wiring diagram for the Coal Tipple ( want to figure were red wires play in ) I don't want to re-assemble until I verify  connections.

Received a reply from Lionel-

Unfortunately, we do not have a wiring diagram available for this item. All information that we have on it can be found here on LionelSupport.com: https://www.lionelsupport.com/...0&productNumber=.

Looks like I'm stuck with out a wiring diagram to check wires

Doug,

Which vendor did you use to buy the 6 switches for $0.50 each?

Carl J

I ordered through Lionel ( 6100401162 Cherry Switch -DG23-B1LA  3A 125v    586 9494100

Thanks Doug for the info on where you ordered micro Switches!

Carl J