THE SELECTOR SWITCH

[Trainman4602]

I am just about ready to release the selector switch.

I will be selling them for $90.00 postage paid to all US locations. Foreign shipping would be additional.

The switch will have five positions. Center off, markers, headlight and backup light positions. It will come to you prewired and will be semi gloss powder coat painted and read for installation. I will provide a wiring schematic as well.

In addition I will be making a headlight dimmer as well.

Speaking of headlights I will be re introducing the original Mercer Sunbeam head light.

Along those same line, I will be making all the necessary conduit fittings to pipe and wire your locomotive. I will offer wire in several colors also.

The Pyle National back up light masters should be here tomorrow and I will start the molds this week. Jay is working on the electronics for all the lighting.

Here is a picture of the first switch.

[Mike Walsh]

Dave,

Can you post a photo with a 6" scale or a reference item?

Definitely interested...

Thanks!!!

Mike Walsh

[Mike Walsh]

I will take one. Please advise how to send payment and I will get to you immediately.

Mike

[aopagary]

is a locomotive headlight typically off while it's backing up?

[Mike Walsh]

Rule 17 typically applies - supposed to be dimmed.

Mike

[elm53]

Dimmed but not off.It may also vary by a particular railroads rules and or the era that you are talking about. Steam era and earlier diesels worked with marker lights and headlights. Today's power typically is not even built with marker lights.

[Mike Walsh]

Issue has been resolved. Thanks Dave.

Mike

[LVRR2095]

Dimmed but not off. It may also vary by a particular railroads rules and or the era that you are talking about. Steam era and earlier diesels worked with marker lights and headlights. Today's power typically is not even built with marker lights.

Larry....no "marker" lights? I can understand no classification lights, but how do you run light engines without a rear marker? Do you have to hang FRED on the rear end?
For those who don't work on the railroad, the definition of a "Train" is one or more locomotives coupled, either with or without cars and displaying markers.
Keith

[Mike Walsh]

Just received Mercer's headlight selector switch.

VERY nice. Excellent construction. I tested it with a flashlight bulb, works well.

Can't wait to install it and actually use it for it's intended function.

Mike

[Steampipe]

Ill take one Dave - Hand delivery is OK
Pat

[Trainman4602]

Ok Pat I will have it on Saturday for you

[Steampipe]

Sorry Dave- I should have told you I would not be at the Picnic. Ill be there Saturday if it helps
Pat