08-30-2012, 10:49 PM
A paperclip switch is new to me, but found this one: (scroll down a few posts) <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/4039#comment-32206">http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node ... ment-32206</a><!-- m -->
Is that what you are referring too?
Seems like a simple but effective way of doing so. At first I didn't understand how the spring worked, but the trick is to have the spring oriented such that most tension is applied when the turnout is 'centered', in other words, not touching either stock rail. This way it needs to pass a point of 'resistance' at half travel (spring at 'max tension' at that point) , and get pulled to either side. This is why the builder refers to spiking the turnout throw bar in center position while installing the spring to avoid it moving. Simple indeed, might be worth a try.
Any other methods anyone?
Koos
Is that what you are referring too?
Seems like a simple but effective way of doing so. At first I didn't understand how the spring worked, but the trick is to have the spring oriented such that most tension is applied when the turnout is 'centered', in other words, not touching either stock rail. This way it needs to pass a point of 'resistance' at half travel (spring at 'max tension' at that point) , and get pulled to either side. This is why the builder refers to spiking the turnout throw bar in center position while installing the spring to avoid it moving. Simple indeed, might be worth a try.
Any other methods anyone?
Koos
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