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Re: remote point and decoupler
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 6 May 2002 12:49:22 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Rick Clark writes:
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> Martin Legault wrote:
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> > Hello,
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> > I just posted on brickshelf
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=16622
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
I remember several linear gear box designs - you must use that to keep it so
compact as in your design.
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> Some internal details would be most welcome. Very sleek looking.
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> > the decoupler again is based on a design I saw on the net.
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> 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 remember your design, Rick - I might have those steps printed out
somewhere - I'll get back to you if I have something.
> 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.
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> 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...)
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> Nice Work!
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> Rick C.
Yes, I agree - we've bantered about such a design, and you've actually
prototyped it. It is sleek, for sure, and I agree about the humpyard
application. I'm wary of using that for the entire layout especially
because you need so many external and supporting bricks to accomplish this,
but it's a great goal to strive for! This shows me how a roundhouse
turntable mechanism would have to be hidden.
Ed
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| (...) from (...) sorry I don't have dat file but here how it is build: the motor have a 8 tooth gear that is driving the 1x4 linear gear that is mounted on a technic beam (16 stud for better performance), at one end, there is a 3x3 corner half beam (...) (23 years ago, 6-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Some internal details would be most welcome. Very sleek looking. (...) 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. (...) (23 years ago, 6-May-02, to lugnet.trains)
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