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In lugnet.loc.pt, Dean Husby writes:
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> If you feel you need to modify the switch to make it move easier. Have a
> look at these pics.
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> http://news.lugnet.com/org/ca/vlc/?n=1198
Is it really necessary to modify the switches?
I don't feel too comfortable cutting up my LEGO, but I have experienced the
difficulty of moving them in the past. Can't I use some sort of gear that
"forces" the swith, even if it works only at low speed?
Pedro
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| (...) There are ways to do that, but I've had some trouble. The NEWEST switches from LEGO are so hard to switch you feel you almost have to break them to have it switch. The modification changes all that. If you DO decide to modify your switch, use (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.pt)
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| (...) The problem with the gearing is that force still has to bear on something. Remember, you can really only attach to the switching point by TWO studs. Every geared solution I tried ripped itself off the point within a couple of uses. The (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) There are several methods for running automated points. Search lUGNET for automated points or switches etc and I'm sure you'll find them. If you feel you need to modify the switch to make it move easier. Have a look at these pics. (URL) Luck. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.pt)
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