Beginners Ask Trains How can I control turnouts with momentary switches?

How can I control turnouts with momentary switches?

By Steven Otte, Senior Associate Editor | December 10, 2023

It depends on what kind of switch machines you have and how you wire them

A small panel next to a model railroad turnout has a toggle switch and two red and green LEDs

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