Videos & Photos Videos Series In The Workshop Tortoise Switch Machine topside installation

Tortoise Switch Machine topside installation

By Steve Sweeney | December 15, 2022

| Last updated on December 30, 2022


Learn an easy alternative to typical layout underside placement

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In the all-new series playing exclusively on Trains.com Video, you’ll discover scores of expert techniques and useful tools for making your model railroading efforts easy, more efficient, and even fun!

To get the series started, Model Railroader magazine Editor Eric White shares his process for installing a Tortoise by Circuitron Slow Motion Switch Machine to a non-standard, layout topside position. After explaining the reason for departing from the typical underside installation, Eric walks viewers through the process on the world-renowned HO scale Milwaukee, Racine, & Troy.

Be sure to follow this exclusive series to learn helpful tips, tricks, and clever insights, as demonstrated by a full array of Trains.com staff members!