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Delph - Point rodding completed


Dave Holt

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The final bit of point rodding in front of the signal box has now been completed and is shown in these photos.

 

A general view:

 

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and just in front of the box:

 

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Unfortunately, I've now created a problem with the wonderful signal box made by Gravy Train. The original had a walk-way in front which was removed because the rodding cranks and signal wire pulleys are in the way. However, there is no slot above ballast level for the rods, etc., to enter the box, so I'm faced with having to create one without wrecking the finished box. This is to accommodate the support of the inner ends of the rods going under the box, which are above the false bottom in the box. I hoped I might be able to carefully carve a suitable opening in the floor and front of the box but it appears to be made from a grade of plastic card closely related to armour plate and the front face of the box is several thicknesses laminated together. I'll have to find a way to achieve the necessary openings somehow.

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A piercing saw?  It looks as if the hole(s) will go to the bottom of the wall so the box can be dropped on.  Perhaps the bottom row(s) of masonry will be fixed to the baseboard, to complete the wall when the box is in place.

Lovely work, just like your locis.

Cheers,

Steve

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