Tortoise switch machines

Lowrider_33 Feb 13, 2011

  1. Lowrider_33

    Lowrider_33 TrainBoard Member

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    Anyone know what the maximum distance that a tortoise can be mounted below the turnout. I'm looking at about 3-6 inches.

    Ben
     
  2. Tony Burzio

    Tony Burzio TrainBoard Supporter

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  3. Dwyane

    Dwyane TrainBoard Member

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    Ben,

    Rick Bell did a clinic on using tortoise up to 14" depth by reinforcing the wire. I believe you can contact him at http://dccinstallsandsales.com. I have a copy of the clinic it about a 2mb pdf
     
  4. Jim Reising

    Jim Reising In Memoriam

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    When I put the crossovers in at Caliente I was worried about having to mount under the spline - but there were no problems whatever. I DID have to use longer wire, though...
     

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