Tuesday 30 June 2020

New 009 Layout- tracklaying.


Tracklaying continues with the first couple of  turnouts located.

I have altered the way I am laying the track on this layout. Usually I pin the track in place but this time I am using glue to lay the track.

Firstly the point is placed in position and one of the holes in the tie bar is marked, drilled and filed out so the resultant slot is clear. A hole is also drilled for the frog wire to make it's way under the board.

PECO turnout motors are going to be used and already have the mounting base and changeover switch fitted.. Also ready is the switch panel and a supply of very short screws to fit the point motors. Two down- four to go!
The great thing with these boards is that once the rails have been cut each board is small so can be turned over to easily be worked on without a large lump having to be wrestled with.

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