Assuming that a reliable linkage system could be designed for the purpose,do you modelers believe that a Tortoise has enough stamina to power four points?I have two double crossovers (Peco N scale,C55) that I'd like to power with Tortoise's but the cost would be prohibitive for eight motors,not considering the space needed for them also.
The other point to consider is the possible complexity of the linkages.Not knowing the first parameter (strength),I haven't given the design much thougth yet but it might not even be worthed attempting it.Has someone ever done it?
I'm not desperate about the issue as I still have the PL-10 twincoil solution (have them on hand too) but I like the idea of slow motion operation,given it can be a "reasonable" option.Thanks.
Jacktal wrote:Assuming that a reliable linkage system could be designed for the purpose,do you modelers believe that a Tortoise has enough stamina to power four points
Jacktal wrote:I have two double crossovers (Peco N scale,C55) that I'd like to power with Tortoise's but the cost would be prohibitive for eight motors
Jacktal wrote:The other point to consider is the possible complexity of the linkages.
cacole wrote:The materials for a complicated linkage could wind up costing more
I have no pictures of a double crossover but here are some for a single crossover. To make it a double, basically two more cranks would have to be added to the master connecting throw bar. The connecting throw bar has to be stiff. Styrene will not work, in the photos it is a PC board. This will actually be MUCH easier in N-scale than HO just because the distances are so much shorter. Also note the stall motors that are NOT tortoise brand. People talk as if they are the only game in town.