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Stone ballast, Pennsylvenia R. R. |
Turnout with split switch |
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There is nothing wrong with the Turnout Kits from Central Valley Model Works, they look fantastic, but I want an powered frog (frog switching see https://dccwiki.com/Turnout ) and a reliable throw rod (PCB tie-bar). Therefore I need only the CVT Turnout Ties and not the Turnout Kit.
CVT Switch Kit #2571, #5 LH Code70 |
PCB throw bar, switch point and hinges |
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Turnout painted with Tamiya Surface Primer spray |
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Turnout painted with Tamiya Surface Primer spray |
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- Notch the stock rails (I use the StockAid
tool form Fast Tracks)
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- Notch the stock rails (I use the StockAid
tool form Fast Tracks), notch starts about in the middle of the first head block tie
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- Glue the straight stock rail to the ties
- Bend the curved stock rail till it fit to the tie plates and glue it to the ties
- File the frog point rails (I use the PointForm
tool from Fast Tracks) and solder the halves together
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- Cut gaps to isolate the frog. I use a jewelers saw
- Cut the rail base and part of the head (but not the rail web) to build a hinge
- Solder the guard rails to the PCB ties or glue the plastic guards to the ties
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- Glue the rail-braces to the ties
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- Glue the rail-braces to the ties (e.g. from Central Valley or Details West RB-920)
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Turnout with split switch |
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Rail Joint, Chicago & Northwestern Ry., Fishplate, |
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