A low voltage electrical switch question

[Cowley]

Morning people

I’ve got three of these switches but I need a few more.


There was a time when I could go to my local model shop and buy a few of these, but unfortunately it’s closed down.

It has three terminals underneath and you can either push it up or push it down. It always flicks back to the centre though.
It’s used for operating model railway point motors.

The trouble is, I don’t know what they’re called. Would any of you kind people know?

 

[Ash Bridge]

Did you have a look at RS Components website Mr C, quite a range of stuff on there.

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/switches/

 

[Tim P-H]

Sounds like a miniature toggle switch. 6mm mounting hole. Designations (on) - off - (on)

(On)-Off-(On) Momentary Miniature Toggle Switch SPDT

Miniature size toggle switches with a momentary action suitable for a wide range of applications including model railway.(On)-Off-(On) actionSPDT contactsSwitch returns to the center when released6mm panel cut-outSolder terminalsSecured with nutMaximum current: 3AMaximum voltage...

www.switchelectronics.co.uk

Other supplies are available! CPC, Farnell, RS etc. Very common in the electronics world.

Hope this helps

 

[AndrewE]

Maybe this? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28449385...TqiPu7Q==|tkp:Bk9SR7KOs-LLZw&var=586061594324
"(On)-Off-(On) Momentary SPDT switch"

 

[Cowley]

Very helpful everyone, thank you!