The decision to go with servo motors to control the turnouts
has been a benefit to both layouts, and the crossovers on the running loop will
be powered to allow remote control of train direction as well. As I have had
the loop in place for a while, some "refit" was needed...
Prior to installing switch motors
Of the four main crossovers, I chose this one to start on.
Ever since installing it the routes have been fixed to straight through, as
there is no provision in the Shinohara turnout to lock the route.
Mounting plates for the switch motors
I cut out the holes for the switch motors, and made mounting
plates from foam core board.
Close up of the mounting pad
Shows how the mounting pad is installed in the foam.
Sub-roadbed replaced
The mounting board is placed in the hole where it will fit
to install the sub-roadbed. Once the glue dries I will cut the groove for the
throw wire, and mount the servo on the bottom.
Everything in its place
Turnouts installed, track realigned to remove a kink, and
everything working as it should. Just waiting for the glue to dry before
cutting the piano wire that throws the turnouts.
Crossover completed
Switch motors installed and track replaced and realigned.
First of four to be done, and the most important, as the Shinohara turnouts
have no facility to lock in place.
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