Norinoo Jct. Railway
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Thanks guys. I'm reaching the point where all the track will be installed and this phase will draw down in conclusion.
The reason I cut out the section of main before building the switch is to incorporate the two lengths of rail removed into the new switch. Usually there is enough to build the frog and the guard rails... waste not, want not. Other than a small handful of cutoffs all less than 2 inches long, there has been little waste.
I also tend to measure three times... cut once. And if the switch is slightly off measurement, the track can be wiggled to line up without being noticeable.
The reason I cut out the section of main before building the switch is to incorporate the two lengths of rail removed into the new switch. Usually there is enough to build the frog and the guard rails... waste not, want not. Other than a small handful of cutoffs all less than 2 inches long, there has been little waste.
I also tend to measure three times... cut once. And if the switch is slightly off measurement, the track can be wiggled to line up without being noticeable.
This evening after working late I was able to finish the 3rd switch at Hope. Had wanted to do this yesterday but other non-Norinoo yard projects kept me away from completing it then.
So that seems to be about it for switches at the moment. I've yet to decide on where I want to locate a siding for the engine shop/maintenance facility. I'm leaning towards it being at Hope but Mags is in the running as well.
If I'm able I'll add the rest of the siding coming off of this switch tomorrow.
So that seems to be about it for switches at the moment. I've yet to decide on where I want to locate a siding for the engine shop/maintenance facility. I'm leaning towards it being at Hope but Mags is in the running as well.
If I'm able I'll add the rest of the siding coming off of this switch tomorrow.
- Peter Butler
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Spring has sprung for certain. With the maple dropping seeds by the hundreds maintenance is already a regular event. Thankfully the seeds only drop for a few weeks before leaves start shooting forth with their welcoming shade.Peter Butler:117236 wrote:Nice work there, and what a difference it makes to see the green leaf and ground cover coming back.
You might find maintenance becomes a regular event.
- Soar Valley Light
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Thanks Andrew. I've made an effort to keep the switches easily accessible. In the case of the switch at Brendita (visible just to the left of the maple in the center of the photo) the hill there is about one foot away from the track which allows the needed access. The hills justify the various curves of the mainline.
Well as the camera indicates, the transition in and out of your curves is very smooth. Through points (switches) as well. Excellent track work Dwayne.
I have an old hairdryer to blow the track clean if required before a run. It's not strong enough to shift all the fines that are in the ballast and only removes the leaves and twigs. Good for quick drying paint etc. too. I could see a use for something similar on the Norinoo Junction.
Grant.
I have an old hairdryer to blow the track clean if required before a run. It's not strong enough to shift all the fines that are in the ballast and only removes the leaves and twigs. Good for quick drying paint etc. too. I could see a use for something similar on the Norinoo Junction.
Grant.
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