Micro-mark switch machine

[Alco RS11]

Anyone have any experience with the Micro- mark slow motion switch machine? Appears to be simpler to wire than Tortoise.

 

[Rico]

Switch Tender Machine | Slow Motion Switch Machine | Micro-Mark

Upgrade your control system with a reliable switch machine. Offers smooth, quiet operation to support clean, consistent track transitions.

www.micromark.com

Looks simple enough, a little more compact and easier to mount, but both the micromark and tortoise use only two wires to operate. The additional terminals on the tortoise are not used to operate the machine.

 

[Alco RS11]

Didn't know that about Tortise. Pictures show a mare's nest of wires. Thanks for the info

 

[D&J RailRoad]

I don't know how a Tortoise could be any easier to wire unless it was magic and just did everything for ya.

 

[Alco RS11]

So Tortoise over Micro-mark or Atlas?

 

[Rico]

I’d look at what’s available, the price, and what’s the best fit for the situation.
Looks like the micromark one will be better in shallow areas.