So here it is. BK Enterprises #5 point/frog assembly laid over a CV #5 template on luan. Weathered ME ties, code 70 rail. ME micro and small spikes used.
Definitely learned A LOT. it was mad fun, though. Mashed a few ties, bent (more than) a few spikes, but oh well. it happens, haha.
I finally got my Fast Tracks order with my #7 pointform tool, so next up is will be my first FULLY handlaid turnout, with home-made points and frog. Stay tuned.
That's a thing of beauty. Congratulations!
Btw, is that a powered frog?
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Actually, those smashed ties add an element of realism. That's a problem with prefab track; it is too perfect looking.
Mark
markpierce wrote: Actually, those smashed ties add an element of realism. That's a problem with prefab track; it is too perfect looking.Mark
I like the smashed up ties as well. Some overgrown weeds would be a nice touch too!
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Greg
It looks great, congratulations! I agree with the others, the damaged ties look fine, almost like a derailment occured and caused the damage.
GS
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wow thanks guys! haha.
to address the questions:
No, it is not a powered frog. I built this as a test, and will incorporate it into my layout as a stub-end spur turnout and will just wire around the frog.
I don't know what the weld stuff is, haha. The frog and points were pre-formed together. You can get them from B&K Enterprises. Next time though, I will defintely lay the stock rails first, ala Tony Koester's method.
I have some Proto87 turnouts coming, so thats its own thing. I didn't want to use any frog bolt bars, because I liked the look that Tony Koester's turnouts had at their frogs when spiked with small spikes.