I am designing my new layout (large N gauge 4 track loop with junction) and need to consider all of the wiring before I start laying any track. The layout has over 20 turnouts/slips plus the fiddle yard ones and I wondered what point motors are available. I am under the impression that you can either get double coil types or motor operated (tortoise) motors. Can anyone recommend one or the other? Are either type lots more money than others? Can each type have an auxiliary switch to feedback position to my control PC?
I am happy to tackle a bespoke electronic system (using the I2C interface and a PC) so the control complexity shouldn't be a problem.
Thanks Luke