UH-OH

[NW Modeling List]

I have seen both the suggested method and a bell crank method used
successfully.

It would be possible to use the Tortoise suggested method without moving the
turnout either by carefully drilling up from the bottom as has already been
suggested. Or by drilling off the end of the throwbar and adding a linkage
(or simply bend the wire over) to attach to the throwbar. This is difficult
to hide scenically.

The bell crank option involves drilling a hole for a 1/8" tube centered
between the ties a couple of ties away from the throwbar. Then bending a
wire to pass through the tube and connect to the throwbar. Another bend is
applied under the table which is then attached to the Tortoise. An example
with the connection outside the rail is shown here:

http://forum.atlasrr.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=64631

An advantage to this method is that the Tortoise does not have to be aligned
with the track, thus it is possible to avoid unfortunate placement of
benchwork. (Ask me how I know).

 

Don Trettel

Fall City, Wa.

 

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And just when I was so proud of myself for finishing the trackwork I went to
install my tortise switch machines.
 
Only the directions (and some youtube videos) say to "drill a 3/8" hole FROM
THE TOP" to install.  Please don't tell me that I have to rip up all those
switches...is there a way to work around the inability to plan ahead?

Ed Svitil
Norfolk & Western Railway
 
  

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