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Hello again, G Scale Enthusiasts.... I have purchased an Aristo Craft Right Hand remote switch from eBay. It is brand new, never been used. However, the wiring harness was not in the box. I contacted the seller and he said he had purchased this piece among many other G scale products from an Estate sale. He commenced to explain to me that he is not a train enthusiast and knows nothing about the part missing. My question is: 1. Does anyone know what part number the wiring harness is and can I find one out there somewhere and what kind of cost am I looking at? The eBay seller did explain to me that I could return the item for a full refund, including shipping. My cost on this piece was $32.00 plus $9.00 shipping. I have purchased a left hand remote switch, (have not received it yet) and that seller did tell me the wire harness was included. It is scheduled for delivery after the 11th of Jan. Now, I have done my research and found that an LGB motor/remote switch can be switched out. Being new to this hobby and knowing nothing about electricity, I havn't a clue on how to do that. I have included some images of the switch/track to aid in any type of help. Again, thank you all, in advance, for any type of help; David

okay....Well, I thank you for your helpful info...and I will be back!!! David

Thank you, Joe...Seems like I have been looking for a needle in a haystack when it comes to SS/Nichol switches. I guess if I ever find one, I better jump on it!!! lol Ray explained to me his set has been outside for 10 years, and it seems to be almost maintenance free. So you should have pretty good luck with it through this winter. David

Thank you, Ray, and yes I did mean stainless steel. I personally prefer the color of SS or Nichol as opposed to Brass...It just looks more authentic. I purchased my first Garden set called, "White Christmass Express", by Bauchmann. The box has the track listed as, "Steel Alloy", but the paperwork inside says, "Stainless". So now I am confused for I can not locate any "Steel Alloy" track... I do have another question about buildings/structures from scratch...I am actually home on convalescence leave from work and am very bored here, so I am looking to construct my first outdoor piece...not a building, but a 42" bridge. I have done much research on buildings and have ordered some Plastiboard for my buildings. But I want to tackle the bridge first. I have much experience in Balsa wood model aircraft kits, years ago. So this should be fun with the bridge. My question for outdoor structures is...1. what type of wood should be used for a structure like this, for strength and durability, and what to do to weather-proof it? David

Good day to Everyone!!!! and, yes, I am a newbie to this site...but not a newbie to trains. For years, as a youngster, I dabbled with the HO scale with indoor layouts. Now, at 51, I am into the Garden size G scale trains. All my track, ( 96 pieces), is LGB steel track, #15000, and #11000...(straight and curve track). I am currently looking for 2 switches. My dilemma is that, so far all the switches I am finding are that of Brass. Brass, seems to be very popular and steel, a little less popular. I guess I have 2 questions here now... 1. For an outside track, which track is best to use in a garden, Brass or Steel? and 2. Does it matter if there is a mixture of the two? (ie...Steel track with Brass switches). Any input would be very helpful.. David