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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by tpaulsen</i> <br /> I was having substantial problems with several manufacturers turnouts on my layout. The biggest problem was a loosening of the pivot on the point rails.[/quote] <br /> I've had electrical problems at the same location (rivets at the heel) with a couple Atlas turnouts. What type of piviot or brand were you having troble with? Was it a electrical problem or was it out of gage? <br />[quote]QUOTE: <br />This is not an easy fix on a layout that is scenicked and detailed. Fix one thing, destroy something else.[/quote] <br /> Been there, done that. Kind of like plumbing repairs, isn't it? A big can of worms! <br />[quote]QUOTE: <br /> I can only suggest you get a copy of the article and judge for yourself.[/quote] <br /> <br />Thanks for the tip. I think I may have that issue. I'll dig for it <br /> <br />[quote]QUOTE: <br /> Just because I am happy with hand-built turnouts does not mean anyone else will be.[/quote] <br /> You don't know unless you try. <br /> I like the protypical look of a hand laid turnout, but I don't think the visitors I have would be able to tell the difference between a hand laid and a Life Like turnout. <br /> However, reliability is where the flange meets the rail. <br /> <br />[quote]QUOTE: Keep the siderods greased.[/quote] <br />Keep Your Wheels on the Rails! <br /> <br />Tom <br />[/quote]
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