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lighted toggles to control twin coil switch machines on a DCC layout.

 

Remember GE's ASTRAC? ?That's how long I've been in (generic) multiple train control. ?1972! ?I have a DCC layout that was started before Tortoises were available, and before turnout friendly items existed. ?I have 20 twin coil switch machines controlled by GH pushbuttons (extinct!) and they are slowly dying. ?The turnouts are controlled by a Snapper, and the auxiliary switch machine contacts are powered by a 6VDC transformer, and incandescent bulbs go inside the pushbuttons to indicate turnout position. ? ?With what can I replace all the lighted pushbuttons? ?They have two sets of contacts, one for the turnout and one for the light (position indicator--each button has either a red or green lens). ?Of course I will replace the bulbs with LEDs. ?Can you help? ?Thanks, Greg Harter
PS ?If this is too far off topic, can you advise where I should seek assistance?
 

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Greg,?
I have used the following lighted push buttons from E-switch. I purchased mine from Mouser but I don¡¯t see them listed anymore. Looks like they can be purchased directly from E-switch in a variety of colors.


Brent Johnson


On Oct 22, 2023, at 9:56 AM, Greg Harter <greg1462@...> wrote:

?Remember GE's ASTRAC? ?That's how long I've been in (generic) multiple train control. ?1972! ?I have a DCC layout that was started before Tortoises were available, and before turnout friendly items existed. ?I have 20 twin coil switch machines controlled by GH pushbuttons (extinct!) and they are slowly dying. ?The turnouts are controlled by a Snapper, and the auxiliary switch machine contacts are powered by a 6VDC transformer, and incandescent bulbs go inside the pushbuttons to indicate turnout position. ? ?With what can I replace all the lighted pushbuttons? ?They have two sets of contacts, one for the turnout and one for the light (position indicator--each button has either a red or green lens). ?Of course I will replace the bulbs with LEDs. ?Can you help? ?Thanks, Greg Harter
PS ?If this is too far off topic, can you advise where I should seek assistance?

 

Thanks--but this pushbutton only has one set of contacts. ?I need one set for the LED and one set for the twin coil.

 

Greg,

In this digital age, I know that some of the switches I have used in the past are no longer commonly available.? I did find what I was looking for on eBay.

I have seen industrial switches in the past that were over $100 EACH and about the size of a salt and pepper shakers.

You might spend some time going through Mouser's or Digikey's websites.? You may find that this will take a while of looking.

Most modelers, when needing more contacts, find them on their switch machines. I'm not familiar with your switch machines, so I don't know if this will work for you.

Good luck!

Allan

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