A bit of video of installing a Tortoise switch machine in place. This is a bit out of sequence, as it was shot before the video showing me testing the trackwork. I just got to editing it now, so pretend it came first…
I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Burford, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO and N scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small family owned company I co-founded and currently operate with Ron, Russ and Scott Warris, my brothers in arms. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!
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'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Burford, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO and N scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small family owned company I co-founded and currently operate with Ron, Russ and Scott Warris, my brothers in arms. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!
Well, after 2 years of putzing around with it, I am finally ready to glue the trackwork permanently in place. I decided to use construction adhesive for the job, I figured its all or nothing, once its glued down, there will be no removing it. I applied the adhesive with a putty knife, carefully avoiding the area where the throwbars have to remain free. The track was carefully laid in place into the adhesive and it pressed down. Once cured, I cut the sections at the layout joints. It all went well, with no disasters.
Now, I am installing the 30 Tortoises onto the layout.
I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Burford, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO and N scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small family owned company I co-founded and currently operate with Ron, Russ and Scott Warris, my brothers in arms. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!
