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Anyone have experience with the Lionel 042 Switches?

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#1 ·
These guys. Just curious if they are any good? Thanks.
 
#2 ·
I didn't even know that Lionel was making O42 switches! I'm was assuming those are for O27 track, but I found a forum post that mentions these are for standard O-gauge track, aka O31. These are the same as the old K-Line switches, Lionel just brought them back it would appear.
 
#3 ·
042 switches are the manual version of 022 switches. They are a good source of parts for 022 switches. The movable points and the screws are the same. I have used the 042 switches for parts for my 022 switches. I have also cut them down to the size of the 3010/3011 switches and put a 022 switch motor on them to make a spur that was close to the main line. It is a fair amount of work but works fine.
 
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