QUOTE: Originally posted by Don Gibson DOUBLE SLIPS: in a 'word': "TRICKY" Tricky electrically. Tricky mechanically Tricky functionally. They take the place of a double Xover, or two 'Y's' base to base, and use less space. They are used by RR's in passenger throats where space is at a premium. 'SISSOR'S XOVER's are a more reliable solution but take up much more room. The 'Crossover' section is problimatical - electrically - but todays commercial products insulate the 'X' from shorting. My ADVICE: Keep it simple unless you are looking for a major challenge.
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QUOTE: "They do NOT take the place of a double crossover!!!! - Big boy
QUOTE: They aren't THAT tricky. - Big boy
QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005 Go for it Jetrock. The operation is really fairly simple once you examine and understand them. All they are is two normal turnouts placed on top of one another. The way to look at the situation is which of the 4 paths do you want to use. Label one end A and B, and the other end 1 and 2. The paths are A1curved one way, B2 curved the other way, B1 straight across one way, and A2 across the other way. That's the logic of the double slip. Two machines to run it, four combinations, piece of cake!!!
QUOTE: Originally posted by Don Gibson QUOTE: "They do NOT take the place of a double crossover!!!! - Big boy Maybe i have something to learn. They both have two entry points - and two exit points. Either entry - can use either exit. In the case of parallel mainline tracks (like a dogbone) I would choose the Double Crossover because it uncomplicates the straight away running. Yes, you would still have to deal with reversing section(s). QUOTE: They aren't THAT tricky. - Big boy. I went to your recommended thread, and read all posts. It's still a multi-purpose, multi-functional, multi-piece of complicated trackwork , and I didn't say "impossible". I said "tricky", and not for the 'uninitiated. Our club has two for double track entry to 14 tracks. All turnouts require some maintenance over time. Our club also has some resident geniuses. Our two slip switches (two motors) equire more maintenance than all the others - combined. 'My comments stand.
--David
QUOTE: Originally posted by TEFFY Elloit: Only the prototype would make a mess like that!! Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY Bob