Bullfrog manual turn out control

Complexity also depends on where and how they are being installed - at what angle to the layout fascia, how far away, wiring or platform supports that may be in the way, etc. Skip to main content. JA Jerry A Member. Thanks, Jerry. Original Post. AP Arthur P. Bloom Member. Do you mean ground throws? Google this "o scale ground throws" and you'll find them. Yes, I thought they were synonymous with switch machines. Sorry and thank you. B Bob Member. I use a wooden dowel to control the movement back and forth.

Easy to build, cost efficient. Be careful mounting them, just like any other turnout linkage. I even came up with a 'reverse' mechanism so that when a turnout is lined or the main route, the dowel rod is always in the Pushed In position. Watch the youtube videos as suggested above. Thomas G.

Thomas W. Wish it was easier to look at their pictures. Toniwryan Frequent poster posts Share. I just installed 14 of these on my shelf layout project Jure, You do have to assemble the Bullfrog, but they go together pretty easy.

Old thread resurrection I am now considering changing out my home-built switch linkages for something with better long-term reliability, but still within my budget read: cheap!

Rincon Pacific Railroad, Chris Ellis Regular poster posts Share. No extra fees here I've ordered several times from Fast Tracks in the past couple of years and have just paid the normal UPS shipping fee they charge, nothing extraordinary beyond that I live in the Ohio. Chuck P Prolific poster 1, posts Share. HO - Western New York - era "When your memories are greater than your dreams, joy will begin to fade. DLH New member 6 posts Share. I've ordered from them and I've ordered from them and there was no excessive shipping charges to Ohio.

Insert Cancel. Failed filename Unsupported photo file type. Please upload the file as a post attachment instead. Link to post Share on other sites. Create Account. Log In. Forgot your password? Delete Cancel. Yes No. Enter your video clip URL below:. Insert URL Cancel. Three hex juicers are low profile and will limit congestion under the layout too! Also if you plan to use frog juicers you can leave them off at first till you find out if you really need them.

I've had layouts where dead frogs worked fine so never powered them, it just depends on the frog gaps and the locos power pickups. Ground throws and dead frogs are about as simple as it gets I guess flicking peco points with a stick is a bit simpler I am experimenting using a bullfrog without the cable as a method to control the frog polarity.

I'm using a Peco turnout modified to isolate the frog and constant power to the closure rails and gaps cut as needed. The Peco over center spring is still installed for the throwbar. When I push the points the bullfrog changes the micro switch polarity. O peration is OK but sometimes the switch doesn't trip. Probably need to do some adjustment on the Bullfrog. Oh, Why all this work? However I have damage a point or two. Using you setup I could move the slot away from under the point throw bar and may be able the route it from the topside.

Also, I originally used the ground throws with the same micro switch on my last layout. As long as you get the ones with springs any of them will work fine. I have been constantly perfecting the design and now I think they are bulletproof.

I'm going to post all the pics I've got here once I resize them all. Stay tuned. Note: Your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Many features may not work properly without it. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Looking for manual switch control with DCC and live frog switches? Username or Email. Password Forgot your password? Keep me logged in. Log In or Create an account. If you need assistance you can file a trouble ticket here: mrhmag. Active Member 65 posts dmbott Active Member 65 posts Share.

I am also aware of electrical options like the Peco machines double coil, might be loud, don't know footprint under table , the ubiquitous Tortoise big footprint, requires removing spring in Peco switch or stall motor is superfluous, but quiet , and Kobalt solderless connection, more expensive, smaller, otherwise same as Tortoise.

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