Maybe this train oriented subject is just second or third childhood. At 88 mine
is 4th. John Armstrong
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From: Carey Probst
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Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Switches was Re: Running Boards
I find some parts interesting but a lot reminds me of when my boys were
6 and 9 and arguing about something totally meaningless.
C
Carey Probst
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On 11/29/2010 2:23 PM, Pieter wrote:
>
> The explanation I have been given is that on the prototype the whole
> device is a "turnout", but the parts that route the train are the
> "switch". A switchman can align or "throw" the switch, only the track
> gang would align a turnout and you would need a crane to "throw" one.
>
> Is this stuff interesting to the list as a whole, or are you busy
> working your delete keys?
>
> Pieter Roos
>
>
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