I have never had that problem in the 10+ years I have been using that
method. I have only used Tortoise switch machines; I don't know which
ones you use. I have had the solder connection between the PC tie and
the rail come loose at the point/throwbar. Even re-soldering kept the PC
board foil in tact. I only use a 15/30W soldering iron for that. If you
use something more powerful, you are going to burn the foil right off.
Your outside rails should not move once you have the turnout
installed/ballasted. Some of my point rails have a lot of force on them
(I can't move them by hand), and they seem to hold just fine.
- Peter.
On 09/27/2012 6:25 am, Bill Lane wrote:
My 3 new SHS rail turnouts were built using Fast Tracks tools. The
builder uses PC board ties in a few areas including the throw bar. My
choice would have been solid brass stock. With the stall motors I am
using it is mostly a push force but there probably is a small amount
of torsion too.
Has anyone has a PC tie delaminate over time in such applications?
Thank You,
Bill Lane
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