Sarsden. Rosspop`s GWR Terminus diorama.

Please explain the phrase "Fulgurex and the Four Clicks" in regard to improving reliability of the switch motor.  Thank you, Graham

High Graham

 

Sorry about my sad 'humour' but to explain..... If the switches are functioning properly you should hear four 'clicks' every time you throw the point, that is one click for each switch.

 

I have found that under load ( from point blades in 7mm ) the moving 'cam' does not travel quite far enough to throw all the switches on some of the mechanisms.

 

With the upper most switches you can loosen the screws and twist the switch to point inwards a tad to point towards the centre of the mechanism but not so with the lower switch and if that one does not throw it can cause the motor to overheat.

 

my simple solution is to remove the screws and the upper switch and open out the holes in the bottom switch with a drill so that when reassembled you can also angle this switch inwards a tad.

 

You may need to increase your operating volts a tad also.

 

When all is well you should hear The Four Clicks and also seethe switches click over......

 

Hope this is clear enough..........

 

john

Thank you, I understand what you are saying...  been there.