Old('70's) Shinohara turn-outs - how to wire

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I have an old code 70 layout NOT wired. It was built around 1979 My turn-outs do not match any of Alan's diagrams. The points, closure, and frogs are the same polarity. Since many are already in place should I just gap all 6 rails and power-route the turn-out by itself?

-- Chris Dante (m1919@cshore.com), September 13, 1999

Answers

Chris,

Cut and issolate the frog (4 cuts) and power route the resulting frog with contacts on the switch throw mechanism. Replace the point throw bar with a PC Board tie bar and insulate the points from one another. Run a jumper wire from associated stock rails to each point/closure rail combination. That makes for a now "short resistant" turnout with solid connections to the running rails without dead spots. This will give superior performance and reliability. Yes, a lot of work - but worth the effort.

-- Ed McCamey (emccamey@cheerful.com), September 14, 1999.


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