Ditto for me...I"ve been using only point pressure for about the same amount
of time, and I use them on dua- gauge, scratch built turnouts that have
multiple points and solid frogs. Bob F. (from beyond Pluto)
On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 11:28 AM, ed_loizeaux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Don Thompson wrote:
> > Boy can I tell stories on what a mistake it is
> > to use the points as the sole way to power the switch.
>
> Just to prove I am really from another planet, I have used point
> pressure as the only source of power for "always live" frogs for 25+
> years and have never had a problem. Of course it should be said that I
> like the SwitchMaster turnout motors because they apply a really firm
> pressure to the throwbar. Have not used hand throws and so cannot
> comment on them. I wonder what the fellas on Pluto use? I am from
> Mars. Cheers...Ed L.
>
>
>
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