jointline Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I was reading some old (1940's) Model Railway Constructor Magazines, and a particular panel wiring system used 3-way/ 3-(or 4) pole CO toggle switches, apparently Air Ministry surplus from aircraft cockpits. I would like to replicate the wiring but can only find rotary switches with these particular attributes. Are toggle switches still available anywhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Just trying to get my head round a 3-way toggle switch - unless you include a centre-off as 1-way. A 4-pole co toggle is available and I'm sure I have one somewhere. Have you tried the usual sources Maplins, All Component, ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 try http://cpc.farnell.com/ a lot cheaper than the others, providing you get over the min postage cost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jointline Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Just trying to get my head round a 3-way toggle switch - unless you include a centre-off as 1-way. Yes, this is exactly what it is: I was using the terminology from the original article! I've tried Maplins without success, although as I said they do do a rotary switch, which I'm beginning to think I will have to use. To me, turning a switch doesn't seem as good as clicking one down for some reason! Thanks for your help. Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jointline Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 try http://cpc.farnell.com/ a lot cheaper than the others, providing you get over the min postage cost. Thanks, will give them a try. Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted November 24, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2010 if other suggestions fail RS has them hth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meple Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 So do Maplin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon H Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Just trying to get my head round a 3-way toggle switch - unless you include a centre-off as 1-way. You can also get 'on-on-on' 3 position switches. See: http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0344726 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 24, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2010 So do Maplin. I looked yesterday, and Maplin's 4-pole switch lacks the centre off. There is actually a Q&A where someone asks if they have an on-off-on version, and they say they don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted November 24, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2010 JPR Electronics sell the 4-pole centre-off switches. JPR Switches Bear in mind they have a £30 minimum order (excluding VAT) but post-free after that. They do also sell those 100m reels of layout wire that we use so much of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jointline Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 JPR Electronics sell the 4-pole centre-off switches. JPR Switches Bear in mind they have a £30 minimum order (excluding VAT) but post-free after that. They do also sell those 100m reels of layout wire that we use so much of. JPR certainly look the cheapest, even if not at "war surplus" prices! Thank you so much to everybody who replied. Just shows that RM Web is so much better than Google when you are trying to find something specialised! Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 hi all what are the toggle switches on/off/on for points motors called? i'm trying to buy some tonight cheers steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted July 19, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2011 what are the toggle switches on/off/on for points motors called? Centre off change overs hth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 <Snip>what are the toggle switches on/off/on for points motors called? <Snip> steve Hi If they are for operating solenoid point motors, then you need to obtain the sprung to centre off style. Often referred to as (On)-Off-(On) type. Where the bracketed (On) cannot remain in that position once the toggles lever is released. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren lodge Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have built a couple of MSE signals,using their solenoid(SM7) to power them.I need to know what sort of switch to use to operate them,SPST or DPDT and where to wire them to the tags.My layout is DC. I would appreciate any help,even a diagram to show me how to do it,At the moment,the signal arm moves,but is noisey and vibrates, Hope some one can put me out of my misery! Warren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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