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HELP!!!! Well I manged to run into a roadblock: I wanted to use the Tortose Slow-Mo switch machines for my layout but don't think it is possible. Here is the Problem: I FINALLY found a home for my Bayou Interchange & Yard which is 14' x 3' switching layout, but to do so it is going to have to be hinged to my bedroom wall -- not a problem so far (have not got that far YET but see no problem at this time) -- since the BI&Y will be blocking my closet door. In order for me to gain access to my closet, the layout will HAVE to thus fold FLAT against the wall which will allow the closet door to open ( as well as a walkway into and out of the closet). In order to make the layout sturdy -- but as light as possible -- I used 1"x 2 " (really 3/4" x 1-1/2") framing , and therein lays the problem. I really would like to use a SLOW-MO switch machine that goes UNDER the layout but know of no such creatures, excpt for maybe ATLAS track, which I'm not using. The alternative is to use the tried and true good ol' twin coil switch machine, but that is not optimal, but may be my only choice. BTW all my track work -- including the turnouts -- is code 83 track by Walther/Shinohara. Does ANYONE know of any SHALLOW, Slow-Mo swich machines that would fit an Under the Layout Mounting with Walthers/Shinohara Turnouts?? If not I'm doomed to use Twin Coil Switch machines.
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