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Author: | Dave [ Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Throw Wire for N Gauge Code 40 Turnout and Tortoise |
I've been building Code 40 turnouts using the PC board ties from Fast Tracks. I have a #69 pilot hole drilled in the throw bar and intend to use Tortoise switch machines. 1) Should I replace the throw wire that comes with the Tortoise machines with smaller wirer so that I don't have to enlarge the pilot hole, and, 2) If I do keep the current size hole, does anyone know where I could purchase replacement wire? Would piano wire work? In advance, my thanks Dave |
Author: | Chris [ Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Throw Wire for N Gauge Code 40 Turnout and Tortoise |
Smaller wire will give you less spring tension. I needed to use different wire because the Tortoise-supplied wire was too short. I used ordinary piano wire, but I used a heavier gauge than the Tortoise wire. Check this thread as well. |
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