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Re: Question about point/switch modifications.
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 7 Apr 2004 15:05:34 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Jason J. Railton wrote:
> I'm impressed by the quality of these modifications, but can anyone direct me to
> anyone who's done anything simpler. I'm talking about converting the branch so
> that it's equivalent to two standard curves, whilst keeping it all as one piece.
> Making the extra fractional curves and straights so that the point can work in
> standard or modified configuration seems a bit too much work to me.
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> Jason Railton
My first modification was exactly that--one piece switch in which the curved
section is equal to 2 standard curved sections.
Look lower on the page--
http://sparky.i989.net/ltrain.htm
It's a pretty simple procedure--cut up a curved piece and cut the end off the
switch. Stich the switch and the curved pieces together and et voila!
Take care,
Dave K
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 | | Re: Question about point/switch modifications.
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| (...) I'm following your mods with interest. Since I know it's not commercially viable for TLC to make all these track shapes, I wondered do you make any of the following to sell: Half straights Half curves Diamond crossings (2 straights at 22.5 (...) (20 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Question about point/switch modifications.
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| (...) OK thanks - I wasn't looking closely enough. Do you have any more pictures from the procedure? Although I presume you did the same to re-attach the bits as you did on the new procedure. I gather you're cutting the branch off immediately after (...) (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| I'm impressed by the quality of these modifications, but can anyone direct me to anyone who's done anything simpler. I'm talking about converting the branch so that it's equivalent to two standard curves, whilst keeping it all as one piece. Making (...) (20 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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