Sunset Valley Railroad Pneumatic Switches

Pneumatic Switch System
The Sunset Valley pneumatic switch operating system is a simple and robust way to remotely operate your G gauge turnouts (switches). It is a lot easier to install than electrical systems, and will work much better in the garden environment without shorting, corroding or breaking, and it uses industrially rated components for reliability and long life. The system will work with all popular makes of G gauge switches.
	Installation is very simple. All you need is an actuator, a toggle switch, some hose, and a compressed air supply (The hose can be up to 200 ft. long). The toggle switch either applies or releases air pressure to the actuator, which throws the turnout. An internal stainless steel spring in the actuator resets the turnout when pressure is released. Usually you will want to control several turnouts; this is achieved by the use of a manifold as shown. Connecting a hose is easy, just push it over the barbed fitting for a permanent join. The user needs to provide a small compressor to supply air at 30psi to the system, which are inexpensive and available from Harbor Freight and other supply companies. Instructions
	The actuator is screwed to the headblocks of the turnout and the throw pin is inserted into a hole drilled in the throwbar. Up to 1/2” movement is possible, most turnouts need about 1/4". A right angle elbow (ELL) can be fitted so the hose enters from the bottom or side.	ACTUATOR ELL	$24.90 $2.90
	The toggle switch is mounted on a panel for convenience. Connect the back port to the supply and the side port to the turnout.	TOGGLE	$19.75
	The hose is UV resistant, brown colored polyurethane. Simply push onto the barbed fittings of components for a permanent join	HOSE HOSE500	per foot $0.39 500ft $150.00
	Manifolds are used for controlling multiple switches. Four sizes are available, with 4, 6, 8 or 12 outlets. Connect unused pairs of parts on the manifold with short pieces of hose.	MANIFOLD 4 MANIFOLD 6 MANIFOLD 8 MANIFOLD 12	$14.12 $15.90 $17.38 $23.90
	Adaptor set to connect the system to an air compressor. Adaptor has a 1/8”NPT and a Ľ” NPT male fitting	ADAPTOR	$4.95
	Use a tee to operate two turnouts simultaneously from one joggle switch. Use a union to join two pieces of hose.	TEE UNION	$3.20 $1.80
	Use a Quick Disconnect when you need to frequently break a line, for example across a lift bridge etc. Press the end cap to release the tube.	QUICK DISCONNECT	$2.80
	Indicator, to tell if the line to each switch is activated. Just tee off the line to the switch. The bezel color turns from black to color. Red and green available.	INDICATOR RED INDICATOR GREEN	$12.95 $12.95
	Solenoid valve to pneumatically control switches using an electrical signal, for example an AirWire 900 system. Solenoid is 12VDC, and uses 1Watt of power. 4 solenoids can be mounted on a manifold for a compact installation.	SOLENOID SOL MANIFOLD	$38.60 $23.75