Kato turnout wiring change?

Eric_L Nov 17, 2013

  1. Eric_L

    Eric_L TrainBoard Member

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    Hi everyone;

    I was just wondering if anyone else has noticed a change @ Kato. I had to replace a #6 turnout on my layout this week. I purchased a new turnout from Kato, but when I went to install it I noticed that the wiring has changed; the old turnout had a plug-in connector for the wire from the controller, the new turnout has the wire hardwired.

    This may not seem like a big deal since I can just cut the old wire and splice on the connector, but, well, first of all I shouldn't have to, and second of all - that isn't an easy task when I have to work around scenery. Not easy at all in fact since the wire is buried under plaster.

    Anyone else had this come up? Did Kato mae a change or did I order a slightly different part number?
     
  2. Jerry Tarvid

    Jerry Tarvid TrainBoard Member

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    Kato #6 switches have always been hardwired at the switch. Kato #4 switches have always used a plugin at the switch. Not sure what you have encountered; however anything is possible.

    Jerry
     

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