Traction/ Trolley Site

interurban

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:thumb: Thanks CN1, I have that one bookmarked.
He does grand work, I actualy emailed Fred concerning his great Trolly L/O. :wave:

I am sure a lot of folk have not seen this ;)
 

spitfire

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Me too Chris. When I was trying to get the Urban Scene Scale Modellers Club going I emailed him to ask if I could use some of his photos in the gallery. His work is fantastic!!

Val
 

CN1

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Here's another interesting (and in color) website: :thumb:

Montreal: streetcars / trams
http://dewi.ca/trains/montreal/

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:wave: :wave:
 

CN1

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Hi Chris.

I got a few project to finish up before I start on the Traction.
The Rocco Electric is waiting for me at the hobby shop. My name’s on it, so I’m safe… :thumb:

I'm almost done Installing Catenaries on the main. Haven't figure out if I will install wires, and if so what kind. :confused: I need access to a few manual switches, and I'm not sure if the "wire" would create "access" problems.

In the meantime I got myself a new diesel: RS-18 :thumb:

Happy Easter :wave: :wave:
 

interurban

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;) Good Stuff :thumb:
If you are using Pans then switching to sideings under wire is a breezzzzzz ;)
If you are using a trolly pole Then you have to obtain frogs to allow the pole to shift to the siding wire at the criticle pull off point.
If you would like me to post you some overhead wire, let me know how many feet. If you, need over fifty feet :D :D :D :cool: You can order it from a US supplier.
Looking forward to some pics of your progress. :thumb:
 

CN1

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If you are using Pans then switching to sideings under wire is a breezzzzzz

Excuse my ignorance, but what's a Pans?

I'm concern that i won't be able to reach the switches (manual turnouts) under all those wires!
 

interurban

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CN1 said:
Excuse my ignorance, but what's a Pans?

I'm concern that i won't be able to reach the switches (manual turnouts) under all those wires!

Pans = Pantagraphs :thumb:

I understand your concern now.

What I did was use an old method of throwing switches mechanically I will find some pics, back in a jiff.
 

interurban

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In these shots you will see my old L/O and the big yard, I had a lot of switches to operate here, I did not want electric throws so I used this old method.
 

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interurban

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Here are some self explained pictures of a cheap way to throw your yard turnouts.
Hope this helps CN1 :thumb:
Keeps your hand from under the wire. :wave:
 

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CN1

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Excellent pictures Chris :thumb:

Yes, good idea :thumb: , but (there's alwasy a "but" right?)
some turnouts are located on a viaduc! :confused:

Pans = Pantagraphs
DH'O! :eek:ops:
 

interurban

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CN1 said:
Excellent pictures Chris :thumb:

Yes, good idea :thumb: , but (there's alwasy a "but" right?)
some turnouts are located on a viaduc! :confused:

For the viaduct, use peco switches as they have a strong spring, the use 1/16th brass wire and put two bends in it one under the switch and one outside a few inches away as space allows lock it in place wich wood overlays.
this is done on top of the bench.
This close up shows you the red covered brass pull push.
This Help?
:wave:
 

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interurban

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Glad to help here is a close up I just notice the big yard had one fitted.
:wave:
You will have to chisel a small channel out to put the wire down to bench level.
 

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CN1

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Chris,

This is what I use as the prototype for the catenaries.
Simple and easy, so far :D
 

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