When building complex trackwork, such as the triple lapped turnout shown in this video, it is usually necessary to make hinged switch points as opposed to the easier to build solid switch points. Solid switch points rely on flexing the rail between the throwbar and a PC board tie far enough away to permit easy motion of the points. With limited space this isn’t always possible.
I have developed a technique using rail joiners to act as hinges, and soldering spikes to the switch points that are inserted into the throwbar to provide a pivot.
This HD video shows the process of installing this type of hinged switch point onto the float bridge lead of the CNJ Bronx Terminal.
Watching it in HD is well worth the extra download time….
Enjoy!
-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!
For some time now I have been looking for someone interested in recreating the Bronx Terminal trackwork for me in Trainz. I don’t have the time to spend on the project, but I would love to be able to simulate working the terminal in Trainz.
I am willing to engage the right person to create an accurate version of the CNJ Bronx Terminal using this software. I can provide CAD files of the trackwork and details on the shapes of the main structures in the terminal. What I would like is for someone to layout the trackwork and produce the basic buildings for me. I can take it from there.
I am willing to exchange some Fast Tracks products for the work, or if that is not of use to you, we can work out payment for the job.
If you are interested in taking on the project, let me know, I’d love to see some of your work in Trainz!
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!
High Definition Video of Doubleheaders Post Tour “Bash”
For the last 26 years, a couple weeks after the annual Doubleheaders Layout Tour, there is a gathering of the layout owners and helpers for a bit of a Post Tour Wrap-up, commonly known as “The Bash”
For the past several years, this event has been held at the Aberfoyle Junction Railroad club building in Aberfoyle, Ontario. This is a perfect venue for this event as there is ample space, uncharacteristically, right in the layout room! This layout is a massive O fine scale layout that was built by a small group of modelers in the late ’70’s and early ’80’s. It has always been ahead of its time, and has to be seen to be believed.
One of my first experiences as a wee model railroader was visiting this club in its original location above a barn at a local flea market. I happened upon the club layout by accident, unaware it was there while wandering around bored out of my mind with my parents. Needless to say it had an impact.
The video above has lots of footage of the layout, which is highly detailed, with full building interiors that really come to life during the night scenes. A bit of video of the Doubleheaders formalities is also included.
Enjoy!
-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 | 04-21-2009 | 09:04 AM
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