Massoth Evo Drive Point Motors

[duncan1_9_8_4]

Afternoon. Has anybody tried the new Massoth Point Motors? I'm thinking about starting a gradual replacement of my motors from LGB, and the associated Decoders, with their miles of wires. Just looking for opinions first, and whether you think to build quality will live up to outdoor long-term LGB standards?

 

[PhilP]

I have not used them, but don't you have a problem with 'dumb' point-motors failing?
Never mind with added electronics..

At least with a separate point decoder, you can mount it up off the ground, in a building, for protection.

I might try one, as an experiment, but don't think I would commit to a wholesale change.

YMMV, of course.

PhilP.

 

[duncan1_9_8_4]

I have not used them, but don't you have a problem with 'dumb' point-motors failing?
Never mind with added electronics..

At least with a separate point decoder, you can mount it up off the ground, in a building, for protection.

I might try one, as an experiment, but don't think I would commit to a wholesale change.

YMMV, of course.

PhilP.

The points have been fine since I did every last fish plate to a rail clamp.

Same, I think I will trial one first....

 

[AlanL]

Has anybody tried the new Massoth Point Motors?

Not used the Massoth Evo point motor/decoder.

But have used the MXion DWA point motor/decoder -

It has 2 wires to connect to the track.
The internals are well protected from any water ingress such that it is impossible for water to enter the unit.
It is a slow action drive.
It is simple to program.
It has outputs for other uses such as frog polarization and indicators.
The blades are locked in position so trains cannot push through when the point is set to the wrong direction.
It is cheaper than the Massoth.

Alan