06-02-2010, 11:03 PM
The peninsula is 65" wide - so if I put the track in 5" from the edge, that leaves a 55" diameter = 27.5" radius. Since I will be running only cars 50 foot and less with 4 axle diesels, I can go with an even shorter radius than that. So instead of running the track in a perfect curve following the outer curve of the peninsula, I am going to experiment with some straight track mixed into the 180 degree curve. I think this may also help disguise the turn.
Now for progress. Has been slow the last couple of days, but I did get most of the needed turn-outs modified to my liking. First, I installed a screw into the hole at the frog and soldered a wire to it so i can route power to the frog with my switch controls. Second, I soldered wires to the points and then to the rails so they have good electrical contact instead of relying on the Atlas "brad pivot."
The modified turn-outs ready for the layout:
Now for progress. Has been slow the last couple of days, but I did get most of the needed turn-outs modified to my liking. First, I installed a screw into the hole at the frog and soldered a wire to it so i can route power to the frog with my switch controls. Second, I soldered wires to the points and then to the rails so they have good electrical contact instead of relying on the Atlas "brad pivot."
The modified turn-outs ready for the layout:
Three Foot Rule In Effect At All Times