Powering manual switches

My HO layout consists of a few Atlas 542 and 543 snap switched. They currently have Caboose Industry HO operating ground throws. My layout has 3 inches of foam board. I would like some sugestions on what would be the best way to power the switches for remote control. BTW: I am using DCC to run my layout and the switches do not have to be DCC based remote throws.

Thanks,

Kurt

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kurt x
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I like the Tortoise motors. You will need to use a longer and slightly heavier gauge wire, but it will work very well.

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Frank Rosenbaum

Yes, I too have used Tortises through 4" of foam and 1/2" of plywood. Just need a longer and stiffer wire.

Tim.

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Timothy Lange

Tim

What gauge wire did you use to go through the 4 1/2 inch of material.

Kurt

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kurt x

I use 0.047 music wire. You have to drill out the hole for the wire on the switch machine to accomodate the larger diameter wire.

Steve B.

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