4: Glue is applied and switch machine installed. A slot
is cut into the cork roadbed for the actuator wire.
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Switch machines on foam - 3
the foot of the rail. This was going to really simplify and speed
up turnout installation.
The entire turnout/PCB/Tortoise assembly could be done on
the bench ahead of time, making fine adjustment easier by
not having to work upside down. Mainline turnouts require a
bit more work. Prior to soldering the PCB ties to the feeders,
install the switch machine as depicted. Lay down and align the
cork next to the feeders and mark their locations. Drill them
out and glue down and trim your cork roadbed. After all is
installed and the glue cured, thread the feeders through the
PCB ties and install the turnout, finally soldering the feeders
as the last step. This method takes a lot of time. For some-
one with just a few turnouts, this might not be unreasonable.
MRH-Feb 2013
