MANUAL TURNOUT CONTROL TIP

Robert Peck provides us with an interesting approach to manual turnout control. The fun of introducing some realism to the activity.

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

Nice tip. That rod looks like a bicycle wheel spoke (its also threaded) . When I eventually get a layout going I'll have to try it out... The brass knob looks very classy too eh.

[@CNLVN]

piratepeteakadocc I will pass the word to Robert, though I am not sure if the bicycle spoke would be as economical. Good point though.

[@retrainrun]

Great tip. I like the lock is kind o realistic. RT

[@CNLVN]

retrainrun Yes. I really am looking forward to his little lock and chain

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

Great tip. The rod looks good and strong so it should have no problems.
Scott

[@CNLVN]

Scott Downey Indeed. A very cool little trick to create a reliable manual trunout control.

[@jeffwalther]

May I ask what the rod is that he is using?

[@CNLVN]

I thing the push rod comes with the turnout control. Look at MicroMart

[@samiam619]

Dubro comes from the RC hobby to control ailerons, rudders and elevators.

[@WestCoastRails]

Nice, Im using the same set up, but, I like your idea of the pop rivet and the key setup. Great ideas!! Thanks for sharing

[@CNLVN]

WestCoastRails Your very welcome. Something to prevent wear on the fascia for sure.

[@williammosher9278]

great tip

[@CNLVN]

william mosher Thanks Bill... I will pass this on to Robert.