Just a question about turnouts.

Started by Grassyfield, December 02, 2023, 06:36:40 PM

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Grassyfield

#60
Sorry i have another question. I was just pushing my little wagon over the turn outs, and for some reason it rocks a bit going over the frog area ( not the joint ) and it looks like one wheel sorta goes off slightly for a second or some thing. Any idea? They are peco code 55 large radius turn outs.

Looks like would derail loco or some thing pretty easily if not super slow. - EDIT

Thank you so much.

PLD

Because the flangeways are over-wide and over-deep to allow for older, coarser wheels, finer wheels will 'drop-in' slightly.
This is nothing to really worry about - there's not usually any derailments at normal running speeds.
If you are running only very modern stock with finer flanges, some modellers do pack the bottom of the flangeway with a shim of thin plasticard to reduce the depth.

Grassyfield

Oh i see. Yeah it might only happen with this wagon but its all i can test with at moment. Cool thanks heaps PLD.

Grassyfield

https://www.mindkits.co.nz/store/p/7362-Hook-up-Stranded-Wire-Black.aspx

Guys can you please confirm if this is ok to use as feeder wire?. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

Bealman

#64
That's fine. Are you in New Zealand?
Vision over visibility. Bono, U2.

Grassyfield

My bad i only noticed you say that's fine. Yes i am. Thanks heaps mate!!!!!!!!!!.

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