I'm working with DC. I have a Walther's turnout that is moved via a Caboose Industries ground throw. I would like to have a couple of LEDs on the panel to indicate the direction the switch it thrown.  The leads from the ground throw do not give a reliable connection to use. I considered getting the signal via the track, but it would only work if the track were energized. Is there a way in DC to check continuity between the rails of the switch and have that come back to the panel?

TIA,

I'm looking at these for possible use on my layout (modern era).  I've searched but don't see any instructions or sample installations out on the web.  Does anyone have these installed on their layout?  Could they share how the operate?  Vendor description states that the handle is fixed but that the target rotates.

Thanks.

David

Is it OK to use the Bachmann power supply without the throttle box to supply the current for Atlas CustomLIne switch motor actuation?

Hi guys,

I have a question about track corrosion and type of track power.  I haven't started my layout yet and I'm trying to avoid one of those "Gee, I wish I had known that beforehand!" gotchas.

I have read that pure DC track power causes much less track corrosion than the AC power as supplied by DCC systems.

Two questions:

1--Is this true?

2--Is the difference significant?