Micro Engineering turnouts

Tore Hjellset's picture

I'm just about ready to start laying track on my new H0n3-layout, and I've chosen to use Micro Engineering turnouts. My initial plan was to use Bullfrog turnout controls, but I think the control rod is a little bit flimsy, and I also need to cut a lot of holes to recess these into the fascia, resulting in a "messy" look. Would it be possible at all to use these turnouts manually like they are right out of the box? Or would that result in bad electrical connections after a while (like on Peco turnouts)?

 

 

 

Tore Hjellset's picture

All manual

I think I am going to go for all manual control of the turnouts, but I will solder a wire to each frog and drop a wire from them so I can hook up a frog juicer to them if necessary. Thanks for all the feedback!

- Tore Hjellset, Norway -

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jwhitten's picture

What happened with Micro Engineering ?

Had bad experience with ME. They refused to honor their warranty on a switch. So I use only Peco (all manual) and love them.

So what happened? I've always heard good things about Micro Engineering.

John

Modeling the South Pennsylvania Railroad ("The Hilltop Route") in its final days of steam. Heavy patronage by the Pennsy and Norfolk & Western. Coal, sand/gravel/minerals, wood, coke, light industry, finished goods, dairy, mail and light passenger service. Interchanges with the PRR, N&W, WM and Montour.

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