Description
The Circuitron 6190 Tortoise & SMAIL Drilling Template is a precision drilling template for mounting Tortoise or SMAIL switch machines — eliminates the guesswork of locating the throwbar slot and the four mounting screws.
What it does: Lay the template against the underside of the layout, mark through the throwbar slot and screw holes, and drill. Same hole pattern works for Tortoise and SMAIL (same mounting footprint). Reusable for any number of installs.
- For: Tortoise (6000) and SMAIL (6200) switch machines
- Use: Marks throwbar slot + 4 mounting-screw locations
- Reusable: Use across an entire layout
- Circuitron SKU: 6190 (Walthers 800-6190)
Tip: One template will pay for itself in mis-drilled benchwork after about three turnouts.
About Circuitron: A USA-made model-railroad electronics specialist (Maryville, Illinois) founded in the 1970s. Famous for the industry-standard Tortoise slow-motion under-table switch machine and its surface-mount cousin the SMAIL. The full range covers detection (block detectors, Opto-Sensor grade-crossing logic), automation (auto-reversers, external relays, twin-coil alternators), signal / lighting electronics (alternating flashers, ditch-light oscillators, strobe drivers), power supplies, and a complete set of Tortoise / SMAIL replacement parts plus the solderless ZipZ connection system. Most circuits work with AC, DC, or DCC track power unless specifically noted otherwise.
In stock at Oakville Model Trains Depot.