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Re: Parts I wish TLC made
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 6 May 2003 02:03:06 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Jeff Christner writes:
> If I understand the concern above correctly, using the switches like this
> does not effect the usage of regular switches to make sidings and such if
> the switches that are modified are used together to make a true crossover. I
> hope it's ok to post this link to an auction I ran, it's already closed,
> with no bids, or interest it seems. The auction was for 4 switches that were
> permanently attached together to make two crossovers, one left hand and one
> right hand. Anyway it shows a few more examples of layouts you can make when
> you use modified switches. Included is a photo of a siding with a regular
> switch on one end and a custom one on the other end.
Amusingly, your custom switch tracks appear to have the exact same
spacing as the ones that John posted at the beginning of this thread. He
appears to have dealt with the fragility problem by bridging the split with
a 4x6 plate. Granted, it's not consistent with the look of the original
ties, but if it means you don't have to worry about them breaking...
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| (...) I think in order to maintain the correct distance between parallel tracks in layouts constructed with regular LEGO track pieces, anyone making these would have to use the same spacing. I think it allows these custom type pieces to be more (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Parts I wish TLC made
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| (...) If I understand the concern above correctly, using the switches like this does not effect the usage of regular switches to make sidings and such if the switches that are modified are used together to make a true crossover. I hope it's ok to (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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