Trackwork Test

Giving it a workout…

While preparing the layout for the trainshow this weekend, I finally got around to fitting all the sections into a single unit. Until now all the sections kind of laid on top of each other, none of them joined properly. I took some time and fitted them all together around the freight house. This allows me to actually push a string of cars through some of the more complex sections. Shown here are 5 boxcars going through the multiple curved three way turnouts into the quad diamond. Also shown is the cars rolling through the lapped turnout on their way to where the carfloat will be.

Pretend my hand is a locomotive….

All these cars have steel wheels installed, which improves operation significantly.

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-T.

About the Author:

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 | 11-21-2008 | 10:11 PM
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