East Terminal & Newburgh

[Schraddel]

Hello,

on module #2 the frog of the Atlas #6 leading to the warehose was worn out.


This picture shows the situation was was been. This was a rumble ride everytime a train passes the frog.
The decision had to made; either replace the whole turnout or repair the frog?




I got a suitable replacement in form of a #6 frog out of nickel silver. This led to the decision to replace the frog only.




First step was cutting the frog an it's surrounding.




Then remove the old frog made out of pot metal.




First look how to align the new frog. Some milling of the sleepers are necessary.




Now it fits right, testing with a truck and a car resulted in a smooth ride over the frog. The frog was then glued down with a lot of CA.




The electrical gaps were closed by the means of small black styrene pieces. Glued also with CA.




When completely hardened overnight, the insulation pieces were smoothened out by filing.




Some fresh rust colour added.




Done.


Lutz