Turnout Torture Test
Some Switch Machines Installed
I have completed the installation of some of the Tortoise switch machines. One half of the layout has them in place, including the section of track with 8 sets of switchpoints.
Until now, I have not been able to test this section of track in its entirety. With so many movable switchpoints I was unable too keep them all tight against the stock rail while I tested the trackwork with a couple cars. Now that the machines are in place, I am able to give it a good run through. Since I am able to whip the cars through at high speed, I *think* a string of cars should work well.
The trackwork is only half the equation, the cars have to have free rolling wheels and proper weight. I will work my way through all the cars I intend to use soon, adding proper weight, and free rolling metal wheels.
If all goes well, I should have the remainder of the switch machines in place this week.
I still have one more turnout to build too.
tick, tick, tick…..
-T.
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I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!
Posted by: Tim | 05-25-2009 | 09:05 PM
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