Michael, What you've done is pretty much what I was thinking except we
would run the timesaver off the end of a wye. At this point we would
have a standard oval with the wye generally at one end. From the wye
would be the two modules. We would station one of our people friendly
members to help operate it. I think I would investigate going to 6 ft
modules to allow for somewhat better turnout choices. However, I
haven't done anything but think about it at this point, so my mind is
easily changed!
Bob
>
>
> 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
>
> >
> > That's a great idea. A sound equipped SHS switcher stationed there
> would be a sweet introduction to S scale for the masses....dave
> >
>
> .
>
>
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