The points could be photo-etched in .010" nickle-silver for conductivity and then very easily stamped for production. Dress the rail tops with a tool maker's stone and you're good to go.
I would like to see something on the order of the Delaware Water Gap or the like modeled to true scale. Less emphasis on rivet counting, more on towering mountains, a wide river and a scale consist half a mile away in the viewing distance all the way across the 4'x12' layout!
David, one other question, what are your thoughts for a very compact snap mechanism for small scale (= or <N scale) turnouts? The T scale turnout snap mechanism must be pretty small by definition, and I'm wondering if there might be something there that would be applicable for Z or N scale? A very small snap would be very useful for handlaid turnouts or commercial switches that lack a snap mechanism. Seeing the stuff you do in ultra-miniature, I'm hoping you have some suggestions. Cheers, Steve
@coxsj The snap action in this switch is created by a pair of tiny rare earth magnets. Such magnets are readily available on the internet, and I might suggest getting some and experimenting with them. I think they're easier to use than springs.
Tremendous! Fascinating stuff. As an N scaler, I am intrigued by what can be accomplished in scales smaller than N as those things should be easier in N. I imagine there is a larger than 'normal' potential for frustration working in such a small scale. What is the appeal of T gauge for you? Just curious.
The points could be photo-etched in .010" nickle-silver for conductivity and then very easily stamped for production. Dress the rail tops with a tool maker's stone and you're good to go.
paullubliner 8 months ago
I would like to see something on the order of the Delaware Water Gap or the like modeled to true scale. Less emphasis on rivet counting, more on towering mountains, a wide river and a scale consist half a mile away in the viewing distance all the way across the 4'x12' layout!
paullubliner 8 months ago
Nice job. Now for number 10's, right?
paullubliner 8 months ago
you cant really get an idea of how small the trains are untill you see a hand come into the screen shot!!!!!!!!
brutformen 1 year ago
Wow, awesome job with the modification David!
What method did you use for 'gutting' out the switch?
mathuetax 1 year ago
@mathuetax Just an X-Acto knife.
jdk1928 1 year ago
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Wow, you have a far steadier hand than I do!
mathuetax 1 year ago
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@jdk1928
Wow, you have a much steadier hand than I do!
mathuetax 1 year ago
Personally I'd want one of your switches then what is available.
Keep up with the impressive work.
exveefan 1 year ago
David, one other question, what are your thoughts for a very compact snap mechanism for small scale (= or <N scale) turnouts? The T scale turnout snap mechanism must be pretty small by definition, and I'm wondering if there might be something there that would be applicable for Z or N scale? A very small snap would be very useful for handlaid turnouts or commercial switches that lack a snap mechanism. Seeing the stuff you do in ultra-miniature, I'm hoping you have some suggestions. Cheers, Steve
coxsj 1 year ago
@coxsj The snap action in this switch is created by a pair of tiny rare earth magnets. Such magnets are readily available on the internet, and I might suggest getting some and experimenting with them. I think they're easier to use than springs.
jdk1928 1 year ago
Tremendous! Fascinating stuff. As an N scaler, I am intrigued by what can be accomplished in scales smaller than N as those things should be easier in N. I imagine there is a larger than 'normal' potential for frustration working in such a small scale. What is the appeal of T gauge for you? Just curious.
coxsj 1 year ago
@coxsj The appeal of T is the challenge of working in very small scales. I enjoy seeing how far I can take modeling in N, Z and T.
jdk1928 1 year ago
wow, the performance with the modded switch is awesome.. great work :)
cestrianvlogger 1 year ago