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Constructing your own points

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    December 2005
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Constructing your own points
Posted by drats1 on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:12 PM

Hi,

Is there something I have missed, but after looking at Steve Monson's artical on constructing your own turnouts and printing out the plans,I don't seem to be able to see where the point/closure rails pivot.

Can anyone enlighten me please

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    July 2008
  • From: Ventura, California
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Posted by SoCalJimH on Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:55 PM

Hi,

There is no pivot point/hinge.  Both of the switching rails "bend" about 3/16" to either open or close the switch.  If you re-read the article he does mention the issue.

 Zap! You are enlightened!!  Wink

Enjoy the build!

Jim 

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Posted by drats1 on Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:18 PM

Thank you Jim

Sign - Oops

Enlightenment is wonderful, I will now go full steam ahead.Big Smile

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