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.
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 | 05-25-2009 | 09:05 PM
Posted in: Latest Posts | Track Construction | Video
I just found this project today (and managed to go through all of the posts) and this is the coolest model railroad I have seen. I can’t wait to see it fully operational!
You are a true railroad artist. All that I can say is WOW.I always loved the cnj and I think that what you have created is fantastic.Keep up the good work,I look foward to your next installments on the bronx terminal
I’ve been following the progress since the beginning, and am just totally blown away. I think several laws of model railroading have been blown away, yet it’s 100% prototypical! Love the torture test – that’s exactly how I test my trackwork. If it works at warp speed, surely it will work at ‘normal’ speed.