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Author:  BillH [ Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Wiring a double slip switch

Does anyone have a diagram for wiring a double slip switch, especially the centre portion past the isolated frogs? I use Caboose Industry ground throws with micro switches to power the frogs on standard switches but I'm not sure how to wire the slip switches. I've followed the gapping instructions.

Author:  emccamey [ Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:06 pm ]
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Double Slips (unlike a crossover) are EASY to wire. The RED top rail lines marked are one potential - the BLUE bottom rail lines marked are the other potential. Only the frogs have to change polarity based on the points throw. One thing to note - the points on the right control the frog polarity on the left and vice versa. Think the points and opposing frog as a turnout.

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Author:  BillH [ Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:29 pm ]
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Thanks. I just built another one but haven't mounted it to the ties yet. I'll use your diagram and a multimeter to check polarity to make sure I understand what's going on. Easier to do it at the bench! Then I can wire up the other four that are installed.

Author:  tetters [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:25 am ]
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How convienent...I was going to ask the same thing eventually. :mrgreen:

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