--- In [email protected], "bw_hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Also is there a recommended publication on the building of switch > parts ? Thanks. > > Bruce Hansen >
Hello Bruce, I drop in to this list occasionally, and just saw your question. Have a look at the website from FastTracks, http://www.handlaidtrack.com/index.php They offer point filing tools and assembly fixtures for building turnouts and crossings in all useful sizes and scales, including S. The fixtures are based around MicroEngineering rail from code 125 (155lb in S) on down. In particular, look at the instructional videos on their website; they are very well done. Also look for the downloadable/printable templates for various size switches and crossings. These allow an easy, full-sized mockup of proposed trackwork before committing time & $ to it. Do not be put off by the "handlaid track" context. A friend and I have recently built about a dozen turnouts for his WP-based railroad in HO. All are excellent, and there have been no derailments even with semi-scale wheels (.088 tread). They look better and operate more reliably than commercial ones, and are now our standard solution. We came to this because of the shortage of #8 code 70 and 83 Shinohara turnouts in HO over the winter, and the need for curved turnouts. Once you get the hang of it, assembly does indeed go quickly and easily, and you can do a turnout in less than an hour. Note: I have no financial interest in this company; I just appreciate excellent products. They are presently backlogged about a month because of the success of their line and the aforementioned lack of HO turnouts. Good luck! Larry Hanlon. Bend, OR Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
