South Auckland Junction

[JohnSmithUK]

I have found that one single straight (as in top left) isn't enough to get a loco plus wagon. 1 1/2 may be enough depending on the loco.

The plan is to put some track into the tunnel entrance, gaining a couple of extra inches at each end, hopefully that will be enough, or failing that, using the runaround and creative use of isolating sections.

[Bandit Mick]

A good plan coming together there JS. Nice to see lots of people proving it can be done in a small space. I use wire in tube - model aircraft wire with a corresponding plastic tube. A bit more expensive perhaps and I keep it straight but is a simple method that works without fail - plus the wire is a great fit in the points - just needs bending then the surplus at the end cut off carefully with a Dremel.

[glencairn]

A simple plan coming along nicely. I like it. Keep us posted.

Glencairn

[JohnSmithUK]

Some more rolling stock is on it's way from the good ship eBay.

[JohnSmithUK]

Using some new toys, I have been experimenting with my point control.

It seems to be a success so far.

[JohnSmithUK]

As a side effect of creating a lot of mess, the prototype for the point control holder is underway.

[JohnSmithUK]

My wagons arrived unscathed by their journey.

Less than £20 including postage.

Will no doubt attack them to make more suited to my theoretical area at some point.

[JohnSmithUK]

Sometimes you can see the wood for the trees. Almost literally in this case.

Making the panel/box for my point control seemed easy enough to make a channel in some softwood I had lying around.

It finally hits me this morning the gap I need for the switches is within 1/32" of the width of the shortside of the wood itself.

So realising a better and easier method is available, I present this.

It is still a trial and for testing only, but already is better than my previous efforts.

[Steve M]

John, found this on t’internet - you may find it helpful. The original poster of this used the innards from a chocbloc to enable adjustment of the wire.

[JohnSmithUK]

John, found this on t’internet - you may find it helpful. The original poster of this used the innards from a chocbloc to enable adjustment of the wire.

That looks brilliant and the tensioner so simple.