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Weekly update !Actually, it has been two weeks; however, 1:1 activity has interfered with model RR work.  I bought a new truck, got an after-market sound system installed, and looked for a topper (truck too new and toppers not available yet).  Lost 2 days to dental visits, and 2 days on house inspections (daughter is trying to buy a condo).  On top of all of this, I am watching 2 NHL hockey games per day and trying to operate the RR for a couple of hours per day.With that out of the way; the Fast Tracks turnout jig arrived.  I built the three turnouts needed and prewired the tortoise machines and switches.  I want to replace the turnouts in the Between area so that I can finish the scenic work there (then I can move to easier to reach areas).Here is the area to be worked on:[IMG]http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n123/Alan_B/042707-003_r.jpg[/IMG]Here is my first Fast Tracks turnout:[IMG]http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n123/Alan_B/042707-001_r.jpg[/IMG]Here are the three turnouts needed:[IMG]http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n123/Alan_B/042707-002_r.jpg[/IMG]The Fast Tracks # 4.5 are not quite an exact drop-in replacement for Atlas snap switches:[IMG]http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n123/Alan_B/042707-006_r.jpg[/IMG]Some  modifications are required to make them work:[IMG]http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n123/Alan_B/042707-007_r.jpg[/IMG]Here are the three turnouts modified, cleaned up, and painted; ready to install.  Rail joiners are installed on each piece of track as shown.  The first full day available during the coming week will be used to get the installation done.  This should be about Wednesday.[IMG]http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n123/Alan_B/042707-008_r.jpg[/IMG]More updates later.  Thanks for looking.  Comments ?
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