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... inner radius) begins only where the rails diverge. The stock gauge and lengths remain unchanged. To get this right, it's a good idea to print a rails-only copy of the template on tracing paper, and lay it on top of the rails during construction to check the alignments. regards, Martin. posted: 13 Nov 2008 14:22 from: Martin Wynne Another picture kindly supplied by Mick Nicholson, showing the "set" bend on an LNER switch: switch_set_1983.jpg A full view of the same switch: switch2_1983.jpg Martin. posted: 7 Aug 2015 21:26 from: DerekStuart "You will soon discover the importance of checking the rail against the template before starting to fix it down." Isn't that the truth! My first P4 turnout has been completed (aside from cosmetics) and it is very hit or miss when straight is selected. I had read this page before and wish I'd read it again before starting. In this method of construction, is it better to add the common crossing after the stock rails (or ...
... :11 from: Martin Wynne Some excellent pics of REA bullhead switch detail, kindly supplied by Mick Nicholson. The white diamond mark on this LNER ground disc signal indicates track-circuiting, as can be seen from the wire links across the rail joint and the insulated joints in the sole plate on the toe timber and in the stretcher bars. Notice the variable spacing of the chairs in the right foreground, showing the closed-up sleeper spacing adjacent to a rail joint: switch1_1983.jpg A trailing view of the same switch: switch2_1983.jpg Here is a closer view of that. I have added some yellow lines because this picture is an excellent illustration of the sharp "set" (bend) which occurs in the diverging stock rail just ahead of the switch tips: switch_set_1983.jpg More about that in: this topic. Mick also supplied this picture of a badly worn switch tip at Beverly. It's probably better not to try to replicate this on a model: worn_switch_tips_beverley.jpg Many thanks, Mick. Martin. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript ...
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