Andrew P Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Is it me, or does this need a kick back siding for something useful? post-9335-0-92791400-1483030292.jpg That's what I tried Mick, but with the size of O Gauge Points it puts it over the edge of the Base Board, which is a shame as it would look very good there with just an Old Office Building and an Oil Tank. Peco are bringing out a Set Track Right and left, which is both very short and very sharp, which wont matter for just an 08 and maybe an Oil Tanker, so I might leave that bit un ballasted to see how it will fit. Obviously a Left Hand one, or I might make one next week and try that fist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) That's what I tried Mick, but with the size of O Gauge Points it puts it over the edge of the Base Board, which is a shame as it would look very good there with just an Old Office Building and an Oil Tank. Peco are bringing out a Set Track Right and left, which is both very short and very sharp, which wont matter for just an 08 and maybe an Oil Tanker, so I might leave that bit un ballasted to see how it will fit. Did you consider a double slip instead of the back to back (medium?) points which would save about 8 inches in length? A right hand point might then just fit to give you the kick back. Edited December 30, 2016 by Donington Road Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Did you consider a double slip instead of the back to back (medium?) points which would save about 8 inches in length? A right hand point might then just fit to give you the kick back. And cost a mere £88 to try it, hahhah naaa think I'll wait for the Set track Left Hand Point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm surprised - it certainly gives the impression that a LH turnout would fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm surprised - it certainly gives the impression that a LH turnout would fit. I agree but look at the angle of the Point it has to come off, I even tried a Y. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 And cost a mere £88 to try it, hahhah naaa think I'll wait for the Set track Left Hand Point. OUCH! that's eleven pounds an inch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) I agree but look at the angle of the Point it has to come off, I even tried a Y. Track Re Lay 1 005.JPG Track Re Lay 2 002.JPG I could almost get a Normal Left to fit with a bit of curved track in between, but it would straddle the Base Board joint which I obviously don't want to do. Edited December 30, 2016 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Ooof - now I see. Hopefully the Settrack points will be out soon - I emailed Peco a few weeks ago asking about them, but haven't heard anything back yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Ooof - now I see. Hopefully the Settrack points will be out soon - I emailed Peco a few weeks ago asking about them, but haven't heard anything back yet. I have to speak to Steve Flint, (the editor of RM) next week regarding a couple of my articles that are due for publication soon so I'll see if he can glean any info for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted December 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) OUCH! that's eleven pounds an inch But putting it into perspective, a double slip does the job of two points overlaid with a diamond, so if you take the cost of two points from Hattons at £39 each against the £83 they charge for a double slip, then the convenience from the reduced length of the slip is only £5.00 more that the pair of points! Edit: Cos I can't subtract! Edited December 30, 2016 by Happy Hippo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted December 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Post deleted. double posting error! Edited December 30, 2016 by Happy Hippo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) But putting it into perspective, a double slip does the job of two points overlaid with a diamond, so if you take the cost of two points from Hattons at £39 each against the £83 they charge for a double slip, then the convenience from the reduced length of the slip is only £5.00 more that the pair of points! Edit: Cos I can't subtract! I totally agree with your maths, if I hadn't already bought, modified and laid the Points I have. Edited December 30, 2016 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted December 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 Just caught up an it's getting there nicely Andy, great work as always Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian D Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Hi Andy - great progress mate! It is looking really good even without much in the way of scenics yet. Re the kick back siding possibility, I have read that OO Peco points can be fiddled with to go round sharper curves by cutting the plastic sleeper links underneath. Is this not possible in the "Senior Scale"? Just a random thought from someone who has never tinkered with point curvature in his life. Regards, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hi Andy - great progress mate! It is looking really good even without much in the way of scenics yet. Re the kick back siding possibility, I have read that OO Peco points can be fiddled with to go round sharper curves by cutting the plastic sleeper links underneath. Is this not possible in the "Senior Scale"? Just a random thought from someone who has never tinkered with point curvature in his life. Regards, Brian. We do that here all the time with Shinohara and Walthers HO turnouts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hi Andy - great progress mate! It is looking really good even without much in the way of scenics yet. Re the kick back siding possibility, I have read that OO Peco points can be fiddled with to go round sharper curves by cutting the plastic sleeper links underneath. Is this not possible in the "Senior Scale"? Just a random thought from someone who has never tinkered with point curvature in his life. Regards, Brian. We do that here all the time with Shinohara and Walthers HO turnouts. Hi Guys, They do but the amount it needs to curve brings the Switch Blade into a bad position. Thanks anyway. I did look last night and it will come out from the Fiddle Yard, under the Bridge, so that's something I'll have a look at tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Of course instead of adding another 0 gauge point Andy could build a narrow gauge section in that space. Why not go for yet another scale!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Of course instead of adding another 0 gauge point Andy could build a narrow gauge section in that space. Why not go for yet another scale!!!!A narrow gauge track would look OK. Another scale would look ridiculous.Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Andy, not that you plan to go this route but C&L point kits allow some flexibility in design so that a straight turnout can be built with a slight curve. The problem with tightening the curvature, though, is not the turnout but whether of not the six coupled 08 can negotiate it. Happy New Year to all, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted December 31, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) OUCH! that's eleven pounds an inch That makes the Locos at roughly £30 per inch an absolute rip off then Edited December 31, 2016 by boxbrownie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hi Guys, well after consultation with George T and Binny this afternoon I have decided to bring the MOD Fuelling Point out from the Fiddle Yard to save on Points and a tidier look. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Ooooh - I like that idea, Andy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Gonna have a heck of a hump in the track laying it over the roachclip like that, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted December 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2016 Great idea Andy all the best for 2017 happy new year mate and to everyone else Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Great idea Andy all the best for 2017 happy new year mate and to everyone else Cheers Hi Paul Cheers mate, have a great year yourself as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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