Patrick Davey Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 I have an idea for a layout and I want to keep the electrics as simple as possible, to an absolute minimum. Wondering can anyone suggest an alternative, mechanical, method of operating points from a distance? Thanks in advance! Quote
0 Broithe Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) If you can't operate them directly with a straight rod, you might try Bowden cables. It's a bit fiddly to get working right, but reliable, when you do. The ones in the picture both worked pairs of linked points which operated synchronously, if that makes sense. Edited February 22, 2016 by Broithe Correction. Quote
0 BosKonay Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Cobalt motors just run with a simple push to make button. Very clean and easy Quote
0 Patrick Davey Posted February 22, 2016 Author Posted February 22, 2016 Very helpful thanks folks! Quote
0 Dave Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Hi Patrick, I do a complete plug and play servo system for points. I can build the control panel and supply everything you would need to switch points. Check out my website http://www.modelrailbaseboards.com and my YouTube channel for further information https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZu99wOvQiUo9Cd127zYqyA Quote
0 Junctionmad Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 There's an American mechanical unit ( I forget the name ) that incorporates over centre springing and frog switching ability I'll look up the name when I'm home Quote
0 Patrick Davey Posted February 23, 2016 Author Posted February 23, 2016 There's an American mechanical unit ( I forget the name ) that incorporates over centre springing and frog switching ability I'll look up the name when I'm home Cheers! Quote
0 Patrick Davey Posted February 23, 2016 Author Posted February 23, 2016 Hi Patrick, I do a complete plug and play servo system for points. I can build the control panel and supply everything you would need to switch points. Check out my website http://www.modelrailbaseboards.com and my YouTube channel for further information https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZu99wOvQiUo9Cd127zYqyA Jeepers that's very impressive but am afraid it's beyond me - too much electricity! Quote
0 Dave Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 Jeepers that's very impressive but am afraid it's beyond me - too much electricity! I also can supply and fit if you like Quote
0 Junctionmad Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 Cheers! http://www.ppw-aline.com/Blue_Point_Manual_Turnout_Control.htm Quote
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I have an idea for a layout and I want to keep the electrics as simple as possible, to an absolute minimum. Wondering can anyone suggest an alternative, mechanical, method of operating points from a distance? Thanks in advance!
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