02-11-2011, 01:26 PM
ocalicreek Wrote:Thanks, everybody!
Absolutely right about the length/support issue. I have noticed that and will be adding some to one of the lines. Another issue is making sure the yellow rod is out of the red rod at each end. Not sure why, but somehow this makes a difference in friction. Could be the cut end contributes friction to the equation.
I'm pleased with how the 90 degree bend solution worked out and may convert one of the turnouts show in the article to a similar approach simply because it involves alot of line and seems to have more resistance than the other two. The fewer bends in the line the better.
I am planning ahead to the other turnouts on the layout and I know there'll be some special situations, like a crossover, that will require a creative solution. Now that the cat's out of the bag, perhaps someone here can help me carry the idea to the next level?
Galen
Galen, great article, I'm going to have to check out the rc section of the lhs for pieces to do something similar on my switching layout. I'm not sure how complicated you future track work will be, but remember that you can use as many of the bell cranks as needed with short straight sections between to do whatever you need to do to get the correct "push-pull" on your turn outs.
Regarding the aliens capturing The_Gauge, it already happened once before, but we escaped!