Tag: turnout
Massive Track Project
In 2022 I was commissioned to build a number of O scale track components for another modeler. The total project…
P48 – #6 Turnout Build
Proto 48 #6 Turnout A few months ago I saw Shawn Branstetter”s Building a Right O’ Way Switch Kit post…
How Deep is Your Flange?
I spent a good portion of my modeling time this summer modifying and super-detailing three Peco turnouts. I replaced the…
Templates Have Instructions Too
I’ve been wanting to try making a turnout without using the Proto:87 Stores Switch-Works Ultimate Turnout jigs. I’ve seen many…
Peco Proto:87 Conversion (or Diversion)
A long time ago, I purchased a stash of Peco #8 turnouts, just in case I got fed up…
Another Turnout And I’m Still Learning
What little time I had this summer for model railroading was pretty much devoted to making another Proto:87 Stores #10…
Throw Bar Throw Down
— Shimming Proto:87 Stores “Ultimate” Throw Bars I’m continuing to build Proto:87 Stores “Ultimate” turnouts. One feature I’ve complained about before is holding…
Summer Spurt 2013
It’s been a real slow summer. No time for trains. Kids summer camp brought me a couple of hours of…
Switch-Works Points
This video shows how to install points for the Switch-Works “Ultimate” turnout. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling…
Switch-Works Guard Rails
This video shows how to lay guard rails for the Switch-Works “Ultimate” turnout. Switch-Works is a set of jigs for assembling…