ross custom switches 031 #105 and 106

From the Ross Website.   Click on the underlined phrase to link.   Information 105 and 106 switches. 

I have been to the website and sent emails , I am looking to see these  switches in video in action and in pictures with the switch motors mounted to them, I look on you tube and can't find any video's of this switch

This is a brand new #6 with the DC-2500, it could be mounted on the other side if desired.  I see some folks cut off the unused extra ties on the side the switch machine is not mounted on.

thank you for posting the picture very helpful, i like the fact that you can cut the unused side off. do you know if the mate easily with lionel o gauge tubular track because i am think on phasing in the ross switches when my lionel 022 switches break down and start phasing in the track to.

No, the one in the picture takes spacers made by you and special pins. Plus the insulators are not simple.Ross also sells an exact replacement for the lionel switch. Maybe someone has experienced putting one of those in.

BTW, I would vote not to cut any ties off. You might need to change back one day.

When I used Ross Switches with Ogauge tubular track I placed card stock as a shim under the entire switch to bring it up to the tubular track height. You’ll need Gargraves transition Ogauge pins to join the Ross and tubular track. Also if you cut the unused ties off they can easily be placed back where they belong and held in place with small brads. I use Atlas track nails. 

You can buy Ross switches that will mate exactly to your O gauge tubular track.  They are the very best.

This time of year Steve is out doing train shows.  Send him an e-mail.  It's a small business.

Rod, Not to steal the thread - this question may help the OP decide.  could you share details on placing back the cut ties so they are rigid and can take the hold down screws?   thanks.

AAMOF, I have one sitting here, a RossPlate #4, perfect match for tubular track.  The tinplate switches are built like a battleship, they're way more robust than the Lionel tubular switches.

Does Ross switches come with non derail feature?

@Dmags posted:

Does Ross switches come with non derail feature?

Yes the prewired versions do.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

AAMOF, I have one sitting here, a RossPlate #4, perfect match for tubular track.  The tinplate switches are built like a battleship, they're way more robust than the Lionel tubular switches.

John,

is that the transition track with the #4? I thought you were using regular Ross switches on the new layout.

Mike

Ross Ready switches don't come with any wiring for non-derailing, I have 24 of them sitting around the layout.  if you want that, you have to add the wire drops and provide whatever non-derailing logic you need.  For the DZ-2500 that has non-derailing as a feature, you will need to wire the drops, add the recommended diodes, and connect the insulated rails to the DZ-2500.

@ezmike posted:

is that the transition track with the #4? I thought you were using regular Ross switches on the new layout.

I am using the Ross regular switches, this is an orphan that I'm going to sell.  Nice solid switch, I just don't use tubular track.

No non-derailing but the DZ-2500C yellow and green wires are easily wired to the end isolated rails on the switch turnouts.

Wired with diodes.

I groove the underside of the ties to fit these wires flush.

I dropped the wires through the table and bring them over to the CSM2 breakout board, it already has the diodes.

John

You are clearly classier than me.

Alan

Or I just spend more money.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Ross Ready switches don't come with any wiring for non-derailing, I have 24 of them sitting around the layout.  if you want that, you have to add the wire drops and provide whatever non-derailing logic you need.  For the DZ-2500 that has non-derailing as a feature, you will need to wire the drops, add the recommended diodes, and connect the insulated rails to the DZ-2500.

I am using the Ross regular switches, this is an orphan that I'm going to sell.  Nice solid switch, I just don't use tubular track.

John, email sent to the three e-mail addresses I have for you.

Mike