1: The template for the bumper and the beginning
of the bumper.
STEP 1:
I build a 2" piece of straight track with six ties, two of
which are printed circuit board (PCB) ties, one in from
each end. Note the full-size template produced by Tem-
plot2. The sixth tie (wood) is not installed at this time. I
wait until I’ve installed the track on the layout, then I slip
wood ties under the rail joiners before painting and bal-
lasting. Also, remember to file a gap in the copper on top
of the PCB ties so you don’t have a short circuit.
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Note the full-size template produced by Templot2. The
sixth tie (wood) is not installed at this time. I wait until
I’ve installed the track on the layout, then I slip wood ties
under the rail joiners before painting and ballasting. Also,
remember to file a gap in the copper on top of the PCB
ties so you don’t have a short circuit.
Scratchbuild a rail bumper - 2
MRH-Jun 2013
