Question about Tortoise Slow motion switches

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Zwibby

Discussion Starter · Dec 13, 2008

Hello everyone, I am hoping someone here can give me some information about a box of Tortoise Slow Motion Switch Machines #800-6000 that someone brought to my store for us to consign on Ebay.

I am trying to figure out exactly what they are for or what they do. I am sure I can list them for just what they are, but just for my knowledge, I would like to know exactly what they are for and what they do. Thanks so much, in advance for any info and I apologize if I am in the wrong forum category for this question as I'm not sure as to where to post this question. Thank you again,
Angela

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tworail

· #2 · Dec 15, 2008

Hi Zwibby,

They are slow motion switch machines used for model railroads. You would take them and place them underneath your train layout (called benchwork or a baseboard) so they are hidden from view. With some simple switches and an electrical feed they can be made to work. This particular product does as it's name - moves switch points in a slow and realistic fashion - much like how real world switches operate.

Does this clarify things any?

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tworail

· #4 · Dec 16, 2008

A turnout is used to divert tracks from one place to another:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railroad_switch

See wikipedia

The tortoise machine is the device that moves the turnout points from one side to another.

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tworail

· #8 · Dec 17, 2008

I think probably she was viewing the gallery.. of which there is quite a variety of pics there

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