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Post by mrbarlow on Jan 21, 2024 11:41:15 GMT -5
Does anyone use manual Ground Throws (ex. Caboose Hobbies) in Z?
Are they compatible with Atlas #6 turnouts?
Thanks,
Mr. B
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Post by engineerblake on Jan 26, 2024 20:52:17 GMT -5
This question has peaked my interest as I too have wondered what products (ground throws and switch machines) would work best with the Atlas switches.
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Post by dazed on Jan 26, 2024 23:44:34 GMT -5
According to Caboose Industries, the ground throws that work with Atlas C55 N-Scale turnouts also work with Z. I have not tested this but I got that as a direct communication from them via e-mail. Also, I am 99% sure I remember seeing at the NTS they had a sample of the Atlas Z turnout connected to one of their throws.
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Post by ednadolski on Jan 27, 2024 10:57:12 GMT -5
Some folks use DPDT slide switches, often located at the layout edge (keeps 1:1 scale fingers away from delicate layout details).
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Post by BAZman on Jan 27, 2024 13:29:55 GMT -5
The Atlas points move very little and are fragile, built with pop-off parts. The 206S (or 222-S same with adapters) move o.135” (3.5mm). WAY TOO FAR. You need Z-tension spring to collapse more. The Switch has an ‘over-center’ spring built-in so just a touch is all it takes (just like the märklin Atlas N whereas the CH significantly more.
The hole in the Switch Throw ‘rod’ is o.010, smaller than CH downward post so you will have to ream it open more.
Make SURE you do not slide the Switch while modeling as the ends of their ‘over-center’ spring’s ends protrude just enough to pop them apart.
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Post by BAZman on Jan 28, 2024 13:45:41 GMT -5
Update:
**** Note **** Under the Points, there is a *thin* plastic cap holding the Points together. (This pop’s out fairly easy, but can be pressed back in, after aligning the pieces)
There is a barely perceivable shiny wire that is sorta bent over, just barely.It’ spring metal so does not bend, if you were thinking about it. And don’t try nipping with you rail nippers or it never stay together.
You must make a clearance pocket for were the Points assembly would go. Leave a solid surface under the rail where the Throw rod goes under to help keep ‘push-pulling’ aligned. And pocket out side the Switch where you mechanism is going to go.
I have talked with Atlas over the past couple of years about an Switch mechanism. They are looking into it. It would likely be their 2715 N version, like märklin.
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