There was unconfirmed sighting of what appeared to look like
working Viessmann's Memotech (that's what this gizmo is called) over Oklahoma and Texas couple of weeks ago being chased by a pair of F-16 , however both Viessmann and Pentagon categorically deny this as untrue. Pentagon claims that F-16s were on routine patrol and Viessmann says that it can't possibly be true, because they keep pushing the date when Memotech will finally see the light of day.

Mike

Ron: Yes I am aware of that, but for starters I was wondering if anyone can even find the information I ran across a while back? Thanks.--MM

I wonder why servos haven't arrived sooner for this use (for marklin anyways). the micro servos for the small RC backyard flyers are small and low profile (not too high), and why couldn't it be possible to control them digitally by some sort of low power RF - minimal range, maybe that would keep the FCC in the US out of it - or so what? if turnouts are clustered in small groups of 8 or less, you could use RC decoder/receivers, and have them hooked up to a DC power supply instead of batteries obviously. the receivers might need to be digitally controlled, since the normal RC receiver usually tops out at 8 channels. If there was a way to give each servo or receiver plug a digital address, then the amount of wiring could be cut back drastically.
maybe some of the more knowledgeable electronics types here could comment if thats possible.

either way, it ought to be possible to sire up the micro or mini servos to control turnouts with a regular digital controller (K84? - I'm a digital novice with no layout). these servos aren't that expensive anymore.

Good one Ron, I am thinking Marklin does the same thing! Remember the Central Station saga?

Yep, AFAIK that should be the very same one...