Trackwork
Frog Gapping using MRH Sept, 2011 CVT Jig
I am making turnouts using the Sept, 2011 MRH article as a guide. The frog is gapped between PC ties 1 and 2, and 4 and 5. I can see how this isolates the frog, but I would think that the A rail of 1 diverging route is connected to the B rail of the other diverging route where the 2 rails that make the frog and beyond the gap join at the #1 PC tie. I did not see any instruction to gap the PC board at this location.
Hope this description is enough to illustrate the problem. If not, I can try to add annotated pictures.
Frog size in a crossing track
Greetings and salutations to all.
I was looking over a printable fast tracks template for a 19 degree crossing diamond. Having successfully built a double slip turnout I am encouraged to attempt the 19 degree crossing which I could utilize. I am however perplexed as to what size # frog one would build. Might any tecnocrate here be able to facilitate my inquiry? I would be happy to attempt the build. I have access to the larger frog helper # 6 thru 8 size frog tool which in my minds eye is more appropriate.
Frog size in a crossing track
Greetings and salutations to all.
I was looking over a printable fast tracks template for a 19 degree crossing diamond. Having successfully built a double slip turnout I am encouraged to attempt the 19 degree crossing which I could utilize. I am however perplexed as to what size # frog one would build. Might any tecnocrate here be able to facilitate my inquiry? I would be happy to attempt the build. I have access to the larger frog helper # 6 thru 8 size frog tool which in my minds eye is more appropriate.

New start
Hi
This is my first post
I have just started a new layout after migrating from South Africa to Perth, Australia
I have a 8.5 x 6m space
Have completed a complex track plan designed for computer control
This is the first section which is a harbour on the left , lower level station in the middle which will be covered by the upper level main station
All the tracks on the right will be covered by the main station
Previous layout picture included

Update on BNML Layout Progress - 2 Milestones!
A quick update tonight before we get ready to go on a warm vacation...
I haven't posted a lot for a few weeks but I have been steadily working on the layout and tonight I have 2 significant milestones to share - actually... 3!
1. All of the Benchwork and Roadbed were completed this past week. Yay!
2. The first train rolled into the Emerson Yard tonight. Yay!
3. My RailPro Controller and 6 LM2S's are waiting for me at my US post office box for when I get back from holiday... YAY!
Replacing under turnout switch machines
Anyone know of an easy way to replace turnout motort - the Atlas style which is mounted under the switch- in carved out Homosote- which has been ballasted and scenic-ed
Oops.
Since I now have a respectable length (~60', N-scale) of mainline laid, including a runaround at the far end, I got the rolling stock out and started to run some trains. Which means I'm finding things like dodgy track work and this:
And that, children, is why your NMRA track and clearance gauge is your friend.
Foam roadbed, what's the state of the art method?
Foam roadbed, what's the state of the art method?
A friend is building his framework and planning on using extruded foam as the flat top. Dips and rises will be worked in later after the flat track is laid.
Obviously the profile has to be built up for drainage etc so cork could be used but is it used alone or are there any alternatives to keep noise down?
Mark in Melbourne

Update on BNML Layout Progress - that huge liftout!
This update covers my gi'normous lift-out located at Noyes MN on my BNML.
Peco Electro-frog turnouts reliability?
Anyone know the long term reliability of Peco code 100 electro frog turnouts( "long" or wide radius version)? I'm thinking about using them in a staging yard since they don't need switch controllers or frog powering devices. I'm specifically wondering how reliable the points throw and frog powering circuit is? If they'd soon need work then I'd just go with hand laid and blue point controllers.....DaveB
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