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Re: Proof of a Hoax? (was: New 9V Digital Trains for Germany this Autumn)
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Sat, 1 Apr 2000 15:39:28 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, James Powell writes:
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> > The power connectors to drive the switching motor are connected to both • parts
> > of the point.
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> > outside rails are always live (while there's power being applied to the
> > track) - the inner rails are switched on or off when the point changes, so
> > as it is wired, I believe it is correct.
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> Yes, Huw, that is correct. However, why not have internal metal wires in the
> point? I would think it easier to make it so that the take off was from • within
> the tie bar than to have the external connection. However, I would view it as
> entirely possible that this is a preproduction model.
Yes, or that they have solved how to retrofit this mechanism to existing
points, or that they wanted to reuse the tooling for the current points ties
and subplate. Or that it's a hoax.
To people that think I am not willing to admit it's a hoax, I am. I just
happen to be currently convinced it's not based on the evidence so far (but I
haven't read all the way to the end of the group yet!, it could have been
revealed already)
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> Someone else commented on the problems of the box being hit by trains, it
> shouldn't be, since it is onto the other end of the switch, so it should
clear.
I think the clearance problem comes from hitting the power connectors. 8wides
seem to need to have the power connectors on straight track for a good distance
either way or else overhangs sometimes clip them (especially if you've done
anything funky in your trucks or pilot, etc.
++Lar
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