One of the coolest parts of model railroading is controlling turnouts with a remote switch or control lever, allowing your trains to smoothly navigate from one point to another. To make this happen, you’ll need to install switch machines—either electromechanical or manual. In this video, I’ll show you how I install manual Blue Point Switch Machines under Peco Electrofrog turnouts, so I can easily set routes from the front of the layout.
Speaking of switch machines, you might be interested in learning more about the mechanics behind these devices by checking out the Wikipedia article on electromechanical switches. If you’re curious about different types of control systems used in model railroads, you might find the article on model railroad control systems quite insightful. Additionally, for a deeper dive into the world of model railroading itself, take a look at the article on model railroading to explore its history and various techniques!
