I guess there's enough interest to spawn a new thread. Our timesaver fits into the S-Mod configuration. The timesaver itself can be operated without interfering with the two "main lines." The electrical controls are set up so that we can make it impossible for a train to wander out from the timesaver onto the main. That way, we can allow guests to operate the timesaver without being terrified our RRM's are going to slam into a parked train.
It is also possible to allow the main line train to drop one or two cars into the timesaver, go out on the loop, and have a local switcher swap those two for two cars already in the timesaver (the standard timesaver puzzle), and then have the mainline train pick up the two outbound cars next time around. The local switcher is a SHS SW-9 with Tsunami sound. The timesaver can be operated with DCC while the mains are operated with DC, String, MagLev, whatever. The cars all have KD 802's, and are all currently available. If anyone is considering trying to do this in 8 ft of bench, be aware that you will have to hand lay the switches. I could only figure out how to do it with #3 and #4 wyes, #4.5 and #5 and #6 switches. Here's a question for experience module folks: right now the modules use BluePoint switch machines with rods going out to the fascia. Have any of you compared durability with switch motors? I'd prefer to convert the thing to motors, probably servo motors, and use DCC Accessory functions. I mentioned before on the list that kids love to run this train, even though the top speed is about 12 mph. I think they would like operating the switches with the DCC controller, although that may be too complicated for grownups. -Michael Eldridge -BASS Module Fiddler --- In [email protected], "ctxmf74" <c...@...> wrote: > > > > --- In [email protected], Bob Werre <bob@> wrote: > > A couple of us have thought of adding a time saver addition to our > > modular setup. This might be an ideal situation where the public is > > invited to put together a small train, our mainline train picks up the > > cars and drops off a few. > > > That's a great idea. A sound equipped SHS switcher stationed there would > be a sweet introduction to S scale for the masses....dave > ------------------------------------ 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: [email protected] [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/
