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From: gjokra AT comcast DOT net
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:38:52 +0000
Subject: Re: Re:RE: (erielack) Double Slip Switches
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I Know this is stretching the required list content, but since the question was asked;
Our Club N-Trak Layout has a group of modules that bring the 3 tracks into and out of a staging yard. in order to squeeze down the track work to a manageable size, it required 6 crossings with shallow angles. I won't go into the details, but over the years these crossings have been a trouble spot. Various remedies were tried with only limited success. Since this area is the basis of our operations at shows, it was important to find a solution that would work flawlessly. The solution was movable point crossings. There are 6 crossings, handlaid with code 80 rail, controlled by 12 Tourtise switch machines. These crossings were built using Fast Tracks Turnout jigs.
I can consistently leave the yard and return with 100+ car trains, with no derailments. These trains are almost always DL&W , E-L, or Erie powered !!! (Required Content ??) The photos show one crossing and the module with the track work.
Greg O.
>
> A question for the medelers -- do any of you model, know anyone who models
> or know of a source of moveable point diamonds or slip switches or even
> normal evreyday swtches? Just curious whether anyone gets down to that
> level of authenticity?
>
> Cheers,
> Jim Guthrie
> ELHS #1296
>



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