Not all train room environments are created equal. With heavier wire than is provided with Tortoise machines you get plenty of pressure. It's the dirt and grime that finds its way onto the vertical face of the point facing the stock rail that is the problem. Ben Trousdale
--- In [email protected], "Ed" <Loizeaux@...> wrote: > > > My concern was that the point was so long and relied on rail contact for > > power rather than switching which creates ample opportunity for power loss > > Ben Trousdale > > Pardon me if I may offer a contrary opinion. I like using the point pressure > against the stock rails for track power all the way to the far side of the > all-metal soldered frog. There are several advantages: (1) simplified > wiring, (2) no SPDT and reduced cost, (3) if the point is not pressed firmly > against the stock rail, it is probably due to a piece of ballast or foilage > or dirt. If the point is not firmly against the stock rail, it is more > likely to cause a derailment. A power outage is therefore a good warning > that the points need to be inspected for trapped debris. Call it a > derailment early alert system in disguise. > > I've been using only point pressure for power routing for many years without > any problems. One reason for this is the SwitchMaster motors which apply a > LOT of pressure. Unlike the Tortoise motors which are relatively wimpy in > comparison. Another reason for success is the room is very clean and > dust/dirt free. I suppose a filthy environment would make a difference, but > dirty environments have lots of other disadvantages as well. > > Just making a point (pun intended)....Ed L. > ------------------------------------ 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/
