Pete, I think what Monte and the BOT is concerned is that Shinnhera
(sp) makes RTR switches in #6 and #8 sizes. Unfortunately the #6 has
some problems. To me, both were rather fragile but never having using
the HO similar, I'll leave that critique to someone else.
What is actually needed is a whole system of track components similar to
the Atlas line that has endured nearly forever with modifications over
the years. Unfortunately American Models, nor SHS nor Tomalco really
have a total system, although Tomalco probably comes the closest to the
scale guy's needs.
Bob Werre
BobWphoto.com
>
>
> If I may, I'd like to endorse what Dick Karnes said about the need
> for turnouts :-
>
> . . . " Granted, there are some missing items, notably
> flex-track-compatible motorized turnouts. . . . .
> To me, the unvailability of such a product hanging on a hobby shop
> sales rack, so to speak, is the single most glaring need in S.
> Dick Karnes "
>
> I personally am not qualified to speak about scale versus highrail,
> all I know is that there is a definite need for a standardised and
> reliable, easy-to-operate system of trackwork and turnouts.
>
>
> As with just about everything in S scale it's questionable if there
> could be any sort of consensus on this but maybe it would be the
> best way to go to ensure the future of the scale.
>
> It seems a bit contradictory that even at a time of economic recession
> this group seems to be growing and growing - 981 members and rising.
> I can't help thinking that many, if not most, of these members would
> be glad and willing to go for a trackwork system as described.
>
>
> So, what's the chances of looking at this again and seeing if it can
> be moved forward and brought to fruition ?
>
> Pete Molloy.
>
>
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