... full stroke against the small movement of the point blades. The excess movement being absorbed by the flex in the piano wire operating rod. Hi everyone In our club layouts (East Kilbride MRC) we prefer to use this type of motor but not with the linkage suggested in the installation instructions. We use a crank or servo horn underneath the tie bar with an omega loop connection to the motor unit. We have found this much easier to install, adjust and maintain. A photograph of one of our installations is attached. bill_campbell_point_motor.jpg Regards Bill Campbell posted: 8 Apr 2009 15:06 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, Thought you might find this solution of interest, above and below shots of a Tortoise installation in 0 Gauge.gray1.jpg tortoiseop2.jpg Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Templot talk> Hand made points& solenoids about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members and first ...