01-30-2012, 05:49 PM
Wow! Great to see that so many people are using systems like this! I drew a diagram of how mine works if that helps.
![[Image: 002-1.jpg]](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/Ralph59/002-1.jpg)
The string is highlighted in yellow. Pulling the bolt in the lower position tugs on the string and lifts the weight, throwing the switch in the position for the branch line or spur. Raising the bolt upward releases the tension on the string and the weight is able to pull the points back to the default setting of "Main".
Looking at some of the other appraches above, I think mine is simpler in design but it risks wear on the string in a couple of places. Durability may be the biggest issue. I'll experiment some more.
Ralph
The string is highlighted in yellow. Pulling the bolt in the lower position tugs on the string and lifts the weight, throwing the switch in the position for the branch line or spur. Raising the bolt upward releases the tension on the string and the weight is able to pull the points back to the default setting of "Main".
Looking at some of the other appraches above, I think mine is simpler in design but it risks wear on the string in a couple of places. Durability may be the biggest issue. I'll experiment some more.
Ralph