Anyone know what the maximum distance that a tortoise can be mounted below the turnout. I'm looking at about 3-6 inches. Ben
Not without a linkage. Check this page for available products, perhaps one will help in your situation... http://www.wig-wag-trains.com/Circuitron/Circuitron_Product-Page.htm
Ben, Rick Bell did a clinic on using tortoise up to 14" depth by reinforcing the wire. I believe you can contact him at http://dccinstallsandsales.com. I have a copy of the clinic it about a 2mb pdf
When I put the crossovers in at Caliente I was worried about having to mount under the spline - but there were no problems whatever. I DID have to use longer wire, though...