Re: Modelling stub switches
Posted by Keith Hayes on Aug 23, 2015; 5:02pm
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Modelling-stub-switches-tp2408p3267.html
Here is the last 'active' in situ stub I know of at Rockwood:
and
Not many tie plates, as you can see.
One other thought for you, Jeff. In Sn3, I bought some Details West rail plates, and apply these to the viewable side of the rail on either side of the frog where there would be a joint. What if you got some Evergreen strip, cut it to length and applied some Archer rivet decals? Make sure you paint your rail brown and highlight the joint bars with some rust to make 'em pop. Though a bit labor intensive, for turnouts that are up close and up front, this could make for a nice detail that would not hamper operations! Maybe I will try this on a couple of my own frogs!
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Modelling-stub-switches-tp2408p3267.html
Here is the last 'active' in situ stub I know of at Rockwood:
and
Not many tie plates, as you can see.
One other thought for you, Jeff. In Sn3, I bought some Details West rail plates, and apply these to the viewable side of the rail on either side of the frog where there would be a joint. What if you got some Evergreen strip, cut it to length and applied some Archer rivet decals? Make sure you paint your rail brown and highlight the joint bars with some rust to make 'em pop. Though a bit labor intensive, for turnouts that are up close and up front, this could make for a nice detail that would not hamper operations! Maybe I will try this on a couple of my own frogs!
Keith Hayes
Leadville in Sn3
Leadville in Sn3
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