{"product_id":"circuitron-800-6000-tortoise-slow-motion-turnout-switch-machine-1pc-new","title":"Circuitron 6000 Tortoise Slow-Motion Switch Machine (Single) — The Industry Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCircuitron 6000 Tortoise Slow-Motion Switch Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eindustry-standard under-table stall-motor switch machine\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gold standard for prototype-realistic turnout control since the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drives the turnout points slowly and smoothly (~3 seconds for a full throw) and then \u003cstrong\u003estalls\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of travel, applying gentle constant pressure to keep the points firmly held — exactly like a prototype switch machine. No coil burnout, no buzz, no snap action. The 2-wire connection takes reversible DC — flip the polarity to flip the points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow-motion stall-motor switch machine (single)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow time:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~3 seconds full travel (prototype-like)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision gear drive — silent, smooth, repeatable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under-table — use drilling template (6190) for quick installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–16 V DC (reverse polarity to throw the other way)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuxiliary contacts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two sets of SPDT contacts (for frog polarity, panel LEDs, signal logic, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-wire connection possible (just motor + reverse polarity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any standard turnout — Atlas, Peco, Walthers, Micro Engineering, Shinohara, Walthers Code 83 \/ 70, hand-laid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuitron SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6000 (Walthers 800-6000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a ZipZ (6601 \/ 6606) for solderless wiring and a drilling template (6190) for clean installs. For DCC accessory-decoder control without an external Switch-It, step up to the SMAIL (6200) — same machine with a built-in DCC decoder. The 6-pack (6006) and 12-pack (6012) offer significant savings if you have more than a few turnouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Circuitron:\u003c\/strong\u003e A USA-made model-railroad electronics specialist (Maryville, Illinois) founded in the 1970s. Famous for the industry-standard \u003cstrong\u003eTortoise\u003c\/strong\u003e slow-motion under-table switch machine and its surface-mount cousin the \u003cstrong\u003eSMAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eZipZ\u003c\/strong\u003e connection system. Most circuits work with AC, DC, or DCC track power unless specifically noted otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Oakville Model Trains Depot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Circuitron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45098513203382,"sku":"800-6000","price":26.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_fe72406a-6dd3-4fd5-850a-dc823821695f.jpg?v=1777605514","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/circuitron-800-6000-tortoise-slow-motion-turnout-switch-machine-1pc-new","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}