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Is it possible to wire a 3 way switch in box (A) to control 2 fixtures and have each fixture controlled by it's own switch? What I have is a remodel job and I want a switch at the door entering the bedroom and 2 lights at the head of the bed and be able to control each light by it's own switch.
Possible yes. But it would require a special switch by the door, sort of a double 3-way, if you will. The problem is sequencing. If one light is off and the other on, when the switch by the door is flipped, then they will reverse. To avoid this nuisance both lights should either be on or off before using the switch by the door.

The switch you need will have to be obtained from an electrical supply house. It is a double pole, double throw toggle switch in the style of a light switch. It is essentially two 3-ways in one.
 

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By the way, it will work, nuisance and all, with three ordinary 3 way switches and power entering at the box at the door. The single switch at the door has both sets of travelers attached to it.
True. Never thought about it. But very true. And by the way. I would not wire it this way or with a DPDT switch. It would be a headache and probably defeat the purpose they were installed for to begin with.
 
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