Spiralcity N-Pire In Progress

KWE May 27, 2023

  1. BigJake

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    I think if you lengthen distance between the two crossovers by sliding the near crossover toward the camera, and move the switches leading to the spurs to between the two crossovers, that will give you more room for a more gentle and reliable S-curve.
     
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  2. KWE

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    Yes, there are a few options. I will see how it all pans out on the test run. Thanks for the heads up.
     
  3. KWE

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    Ok, so looking at the layout as it is with the S curve and considering what I have in place mounted to the board, I did a quick redesign before taking off to work. What I was trying to achieve was minimal surgery to what is mounted to the board as far as ramp is concerned. Any ideas and changes are always welcomed and appreciated.

    I could take a piece of flex track and gentle cure it to make it work without changing anything. I think that may be my first option.

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  4. KWE

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    So, the flex track idea will work fine. I laid a piece in to get a look at it. Of course it will need a bit of adjustment, but the curve should be extremely manageable.

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  5. KWE

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    it's been a bit slow for me as far as progress. The Holiday season is always hectic in our household. We tend to travel quite a bit this time of year to visit family spread across the Midwest. The good news is I can drop the wires when I find the time and get a test run in on the main.
     
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  6. KWE

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    Wishing all a Merry Christmas! Enjoy your day good folks of train boards.
     
  7. country joe

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    Thank you, KWE. Hope you had a great Christmas!
     
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