Switch-Works Laying Ties – Video
This video shows how to use the Switch-Works tie jig to layout ties for a #6 “Ultimate” turnout. Switch-Works is a…
Switch-Works Components and the “Ultimate” Turnout Kit – Video
This video introduces what the Switch-Works System is and what you get with the “Ultimate” turnout kit. Switch-Works is a…
Switch-Works Base Assembly – Video
This video instructs how to assemble the Proto:87 Stores Switch-Works Pro Base. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling…
Near Scale Spiking
I’m using Proto:87 Stores Near HO Scale Spikes. These spikes are much smaller than even the Micro Engineering micro spikes with…
Switch-Works Clinic – 4D PNR NMRA Spring Meet
I want to thank Andy Reichert of Proto:87 Stores for his generous offer to help sponsor the Switch-Works “Ultimate Turnout” Clinic….
Switch-Works New Gluing Techniques
I have a couple of new techniques for putting together the Ultimate Turnout with the Switch-Works fixture. Glue the ties…
Tie Color with Leather Dye
I decided to try a little leather dye mixed with alcohol for tie coloring. I bought Lincoln Black Leather Dye…
Tie Color and Distress
My first attempt at getting a realistic looking railroad ties. I distressed the ties with an exacto knife, wire brush…
Impatience
It’s hard to keep plugging away and not have any operable results. I’m trying to build my own turnouts, but…