Bob: Separating the points from the closure rails is probably the best way to go. I'vve done that with some Old Pullman switches I have because the points kept stressing the solder joints on the points and pulling them apart.
I did come up with a way to ease the stress on the solder joints and make the point and closure rails a one-piece assembly. I described how in an issue of 1/64 Modeling Guide, but, if I have choice, I go with separate point rails. boB Nicholson _________________________________________________ --- In [email protected], "coalsmoker2194" <coalsmoker2194@...> wrote: > > Anyone had any luck using Tortise machines to power Tomalco turnouts? The > point rails on mine are just too stiff for the Tortise machines to operate. > I've considered cutting the continuous point rail, and installing rail > joiners, like the point rails on the Shinohara turnouts. Any other remedies > out there? > > Bob Davis > ------------------------------------ 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/
