Modify a switch kit for smoother operation.

This article from Model Railroader discusses how to modify a switch kit for smoother operation. The author recommends using Central Valley Model Works switch kits and provides a step-by-step guide on how to modify them. The modifications include replacing the frog and switch points, as well as creating a powered frog. The author also suggests using a printed circuit board tie switch rod and trimming styrene strips for better performance. The article concludes by recommending this upgrade for anyone building stock switch kits. [Extracted from the article]