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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi wrote:
> ondrew hartigan wrote:
> > In lugnet.trains, Ross Crawford wrote:
> >
> > > In lugnet.announce, Ondrew Hartigan wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hey all,
> > > > About 2 months ago now I was challenged/ asked to make a double crossover.
> > > > While I thought this project would be difficult I had no idea how long it
> > > > would take me. In total I have between 20-40 hours of time invested in the
> > > > double crossover. Anyway here’s a little rundown on how I made this one of a
> > > > kind switch.
> > >
> > > `[snip`]
> > >
> > >
> > > > I would certainly like to hear your comments, suggestions and opinions on
> > > > this so feel free to speak your peace.
> > >
> > > Looks great Ondrew! I'd be interested to know though, the unmodified switch
> > > controls actaully look like they stick out a long way toward the other track,
> > > might there be more of a problem than usual with long wheelbase cars hitting
> > > the lever when going over the crossover? Might be good to look at reversing
> > > all 4 switch controls?
> > >
> > > ROSCO
> >
> >
> > technicly the throw is one stud closer but i don't think i'm going to move them
> > to the outside unless i find an issue with it. besides the place in which i'm
> > thinking of placing this switch i don't have space for the throws to be outside
> > the rails. thanks for pointing it out though. i hadn't really noticed it.
> > ondrew
>
> First, wow. That is a gorgeous switch. I must admit I was a bit amused
> by Rosco's comment about long wheelbase cars hitting the lever. I gave
> up on levers a long time ago :) That is a good observation though Rosco.
>
> Chris
levers, i don't need no stinkin levers =) seriously though i have a pile of
well over 40 of those little levers that i never use. there a waist of time and
they just draw attention at train shows. there like magnets for kiddy hands.
besides the with the automation i'm building into my layout there isn't any room
for them anyway.
ondrew
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| (...) First, wow. That is a gorgeous switch. I must admit I was a bit amused by Rosco's comment about long wheelbase cars hitting the lever. I gave up on levers a long time ago :) That is a good observation though Rosco. Chris (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom)
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