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Switching Puzzle

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Switching Puzzle
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 9, 2002 10:35 PM
I'm looking for an article on how to build a switching puzzle that appeared in MR some time ago. I have the Issue of the magazine but I can't remember which one it is in. Can anyone give me some help in finding it? I have two Nephews, age 6, that I would like to build copies for. Thanks, John
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 13, 2002 1:59 PM
Have you tried using the Mag Index on the upper left of this page? I tried to find John Allen's switching contest puzzle but couldn't get any results,hopefully you will have better luck.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 13, 2002 3:59 PM
Use a web search engine (google, or whatever) and search for "John Allen" and "timesaver" - timesaver was the name of the layout for some reason. You should find several versions of track plans, etc.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 13, 2002 7:14 PM
John Allen's original Timesaver article was in November 1972 MR, page 66.
best regards /Mike
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 14, 2002 7:14 AM
There was an earlier thread on this subject which may show up in your search. There is also a club website with plans. Good luck. Mark
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 14, 2002 8:31 PM
If you go to the Prince William model rr club signt OR Charlie's RR page you will find the Time Saver Moduals there. Charlie land scapped his,looks real nice. Prince William did it as a Boy Scout thing. Go to.............

www.pwmrc.org
or
www.bcsj.org

Have fun switching..........Jamie
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 15, 2002 7:05 AM
To all, thanks for the resources. I have several different plans now. I appreciate the replys.

John

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