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Ropley - Custom pointwork

TomE

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Hi all!

 

There has been one job I haven't really been looking forward too as far as trackwork goes, namely the overlapping points at the entrance to the yard. I'm not sure if there is an official name for this type of arrangement but here's the prototype setup at Ropley:

 

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So today I've drawn up a template using that provided with the Easitrac point base in order to get the right geometry. I'm not too worried about 100% accurate sleeper positions because they are pretty much buried beneath a layer of ash & muck, more so these days than in the photo above!

 

Here's the template:

 

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And printed and placed in position on the board:

 

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My only concern at the moment is whether the switch blades will have enough room given the extra allowances for N gauge stock, It's going to be a bit tight I think! :huh:

 

Cheers,

 

Tom :D

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buffalo

This formation is often referred to as a Barry Slip. I made one in EM as my first foray beyond straight and curved turnouts and found it was much easier to build than I'd expected. I'm sure others will have built them in N and will be better placed to comment on the clearances.

 

Nick

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Weekday Cross

Your plan looks as if you have made the point blades too close to the opposing crossings (frogs) compared to the photo. Move the 2 ends away from each other a little more and there should be plenty of room in N gauge.

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At least there are no obtuse crossings to worry about.

Don

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TomE
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Nick - Thanks for the info on the name!

 

WC - Yes, I think you are correct, so I've adjusted the template slightly to give more distance between the frog and the blades:

 

yardpointV2a.jpg

 

I think now clearance won't be a problem!

 

Don - looking a photos of an obtuse crossing, I'm glad there are non here!

 

Cheers all :)

 

Tom.

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