{"product_id":"o31-manual-switch-lh-lionel-6-81252","title":"Lionel 6-81252 | FasTrack O31 Manual Switch - Left Hand | O Gauge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lionel 6-81252 FasTrack O31 Manual Switch — Left Hand is a single left-hand turnout for Lionel's FasTrack O Gauge system. It uses a 33¾° turnout angle with the diverging route built on an O31 (31\" diameter) curve, and includes a quarter-curve section so it completes a full O31 45° curve when paired with the rest of an O31 layout. Non-derailing operation lets your trains keep rolling no matter which way the switch is thrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more O Scale track and accessories? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-o\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eO Scale Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-o\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eO Scale Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-hand manual switch with 33¾° turnout angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a quarter curve to complete a full O31 45° curve through the diverging route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight route length: 11 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-derailing function — trains keep running regardless of switch position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-and-play powered from track voltage or auxiliary power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic illuminated switch lantern with interchangeable base (left or right side mounting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt on Lionel's FasTrack realistic roadbed system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: O Scale (1:48)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLionel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6-81252\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eO Scale (1:48)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManual Switch (Left Hand)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFasTrack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurve Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eO31 (31\" diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnout Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e33¾°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e11 3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e023922812520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this switch work with older Lionel O36 FasTrack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 6-81252 is an O31 switch (31\" diameter diverging route), while the older 6-12017 \/ 6-12018 switches use O36 geometry. Both use the FasTrack roadbed system and connect physically, but the geometry differs — match your switch to the curve radius you're already running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this switch manually operated or does it need a controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's manually thrown by hand at the trackside — no controller or wiring needed. The lantern can still be illuminated from track voltage or an auxiliary power feed if you want the lantern lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"non-derailing\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf a train approaches the switch from the diverging route while the switch is thrown to the straight route (or vice versa), the switch automatically aligns itself to match the train's path so it doesn't derail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the switch lantern always lit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly when you connect track power or an auxiliary feed to the switch. Without power, the lantern is unlit but the switch still functions normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48202528882943,"sku":"6-81252","price":54.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_1dcc3145-5692-442d-a845-14c623e50fe3.jpg?v=1771592707","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/o31-manual-switch-lh-lionel-6-81252","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}