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Re: automating switching rails
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Date: 
Thu, 27 Apr 2000 15:17:52 GMT
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1- what is the term for this, i keep wanting to say frog but i know that isn't
      right.

From my ScaleFour book:

Switch Rails is the bit you are looking for (all are UK terms)

Closure rails are the bits leading into the frog, the straight rail out of the
frog is the point rail, the curved one is the splice rail, wing rails guard the
frog, with stock rails being the outside rails.  Check rails guard the frog
from the other side (on the stock rails)

I hope that helps...if not, Email me and I will scan the picture for you (not
for general distribution, it is copywrite)

2- an open back structure of course.. :)

But of course...have you come up with a means of mecanical interlocking?
and signals?


James



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Dan Boger and I have been working on automating some of the points on the WAMALUG layout. We came up with one nifty solution that doesn't require modification to the points nor high torque motors. Our system uses micromotors and rubber bands to turn (...) (24 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.trains)

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