Tortise switches

[rguyett]

Does anyone know about these switches you are suppose to be able to hook up light sfor your turnout controls so when the switch is in one postion a light indicates which way its going
they are suppose to have extra terminals for lights

 

[60103]

There are extra connections that have internal switches for controlling lights or frog wiring.
I used the alternate method of putting a pair of light emitting diodes in series with the motor -- wire a red and green in opposite directions.
(I blew an LED by having the turnout power on while I did the wiring -- when I touched the soldering iron to it, it went ZIP.)
If you need more info, I can dig out the instructions.

 

[rguyett]

Thats what i was tol that there was extra connections for lights but in the meantime i also found out that acme also has switches that walthers sell that do the same thing so i think i will order one and see if i like it.
The led's you suggest are a problem for me cause evrytime i use led 's i screw it up and blow them
I will let you know if the amce switches work like i hope if not i may have to take you up on your offer for plans to use leds
thanks for the come back