Simple, cheap point control for model railways

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12 жыл бұрын

Simple, cheap point control for model railways.
This is part of the building of the Norwegian layout 'Svanda'.
The most asked question at exhibitions is about point switching and wiring. This system backs up the PECO point's switch, and changes it all in one... cheaply.
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@davidlee9024 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea , isn't u-tube wonderful for finding good information, well done, David lee

@mlkesimmons758 7 жыл бұрын

Just to show good ideas don't go away. The solution to my problem. Thanks. Mike in Arizona.

@pacbeltrr38 6 жыл бұрын

Ironic. Solved a problem for me too! I think I remember this, from an early 1970's Model Railroader magazine. Timeless great idea! Carmine in Arizona.

@WHJeffB 9 жыл бұрын

Very good and simple solution to point control and power routing... I've used this same process for years. The only thing I do differently, is that I solder all the feed wires through both poles of the switch. They are there, may as well use them and it is good insurance against power loss due to a failure. (Learned this from experience).

@pacbeltrr38 6 жыл бұрын

I do concur with that!

@jeremynorman5329 6 жыл бұрын

009 AT LAST !!!!! Thank you very much....have ruined three points so far...now I have this brilliant vid.

@negara54 10 жыл бұрын

Like it. So simple and so obvious.

@mlkesimmons758 6 жыл бұрын

The other leads on the toggle could be used to operate red and green switch point indicator lights. I ran across this video again. Still good info.

@dibsyardshuntinglayout 3 жыл бұрын

I do similar with LEDs to show the point direction on a "mimic" boats.

@dibsyardshuntinglayout 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, Chris. I do pretty much the same but use PTFE tube. The only bit I'd change on mine (if I could do it again) is to add an "omega loop" at the switch end for fine adjustment, but I suspect my wire is stiffer than yours, so it would cope with pushing and not bending.

@marcelomenendez1971 7 жыл бұрын

the system I will use, thanks

@jean-pierrepodik9638 6 жыл бұрын

Hello! You can also use a car type lever switch, your video is very interresante. Greeting from France.

@somersetandy9238 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Great Video. Very Interesting. I Just Sent You A Sub. Take Care Cheers Andy.

@waldenhouse 9 жыл бұрын

"Upskirt"! LOL. Good job that's a great idea. Cheers.

@CarmineRC 9 жыл бұрын

Clever indeed!!

@nosferatu41 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of switch or type do you use, I understand it's a sli switch....double pole???? And where did you bought them?

@Stilton1975 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, please can I ask the size of the wire and the tube? I would like to do 20+ points like this, any idea best pace to buy. Keep up the excellent work.

@ChrisFordmodelrailway 3 жыл бұрын

If you can get it it's 'small bore' copper tube and about 20swg wire sold as Gem. Alternatively,Wizard Models sell a pack of wire and nylon tubing specifically for this.