... an insulating sleeve over). The difficulty was in the operation, specifically keeping the free ends of the switch blades down. I have a better idea for my new layout using a tongue that runs in a slot under the stub ends of the crossing. 105_140409_420000000.jpg 105_140410_320000000.jpg Originally the switch was operated using a memory wire mechanism which worked well enough but I wouldn't use again. Basically two bars that each drive half the movement of a beam attached to the tie bar. I'm intending to use two servos on the new layout. 105_140413_250000000.jpg Incidentally, does the Ffestiniog 3-way still exist? I know it was moved to Minffordd, then I think moved again to one of the yards, but I'm not sure if it's still around. I hope so as it's one of the iconic parts of the railway's history, but "iconic" doesn't always count for much. Cheers, Paul Last edited on 14 Aug 2020 09:24 by Paul Boyd posted: 14 Aug 2020 14:40 from: Nigel Brown There's one of the first type at the ...