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Subject: 
Re: remote point and decoupler
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Mon, 6 May 2002 03:48:53 GMT
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Martin Legault wrote:

Hello,

I just posted on brickshelf
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=16622

picture of the remote point and decoupler on my layout. I know there was a
thread a few month ago but didn't had time to take part of the discussion.

The point is based on a design I saw on the net (sorry I don't remember from
who). It is using the new motor with a linear gear box. What's different is
that the mechanisim is under the track witch is 3 bricks high, with track 5
brick high everithing could be hiden under except for the actuator arm.


Some internal details would be most welcome. Very sleek looking.


the decoupler again is based on a design I saw on the net.


If it was the little white shed with the red uncoupling point, that one
was mine. I had instructions up, but unfortunately, lost the pics when
my web host got bought out. I can't seem to find them again, but if
there's some interest, I'll try to recreate them and repost on
Brickshelf when I can. (Alternately, if anyone saved all 16 or so steps,
and would like to forward them to me, I'll get 'em posted back up asap!)

I'm also using the
new motor and put the mechanisim under track. This time the track is 3.2 brick
high and the track is going down in the yard so the car can roll down.

Going under the tracks for the uncoupler and point switcher is way cool.
It's perfect for the top of a humpyard. And 3.2 bricks is not so high
for a limited application. (Wouldn't want to build up my whole train
layout to that height, though...)

Nice Work!

Rick C.



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  Re: remote point and decoupler
 
(...) I remember several linear gear box designs - you must use that to keep it so compact as in your design. (...) ...I remember your design, Rick - I might have those steps printed out somewhere - I'll get back to you if I have something. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 6-May-02, to lugnet.trains)

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  remote point and decoupler
 
Hello, I just posted on brickshelf (URL) of the remote point and decoupler on my layout. I know there was a tread a few month ago but didn't had time to take part of the discussion. The point is base on a design I saw on the net (sorry I don't (...) (23 years ago, 5-May-02, to lugnet.trains)

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