Model Railroading > Meanwhile, out at Fubar Flats...

SP4360, ex-pat TO member, continues to develop his FFRR industrial layout.  He sent me a few new photos from his undisclosed location for posting:

This update shows a signaled derail he added to protect the main.
Photo 1.  Lined for the main.
Photo 2.  When lined against, the derail is set too.  But does it actually work?
Photo 3. Ah.  Very prototypical.
SR

 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/14/17 20:25 by BoilingMan.

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Looks great, is it tied in with the main line switch or thrown separately?

Hi Looks Great, But is the cars Clear of the Main when
it is derailed?? EG So a train can go by on the main?
Looks Close to me from the shot you have.
Just my 2cents worth..
Cheers Brian in New Zealand..

Not a good start to the day's switching operations.

Bob

How did you change colors on the switch stands? Does it rotate or is there a bi-polar LED in the switch stand. I assume those are Tomar switch stands On a HOn3 layout I built I used a servo to rotate the Tomar switch stand.
Really nice work. Post more photos.
Mark

Casselton
Houston, TX

I like 'FUBAR flats'....assume it must be near SNAFU creek...



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 09/15/17 08:03 by exhaustED.

You can't beat the Split D! I know on two occasions where cars jumped Flop-over derails and keep rolling on the rail.

Here is Dale's response to all your comments/ questions:

SR,
That post perked up a few people didn't it.
Here are answers to questions in order they were asked.

1.Derail is thrown independent of main line switch. Cannot get a clear signal unless derail is lined, main track swt. is reversed and the track blocks on either side of main track switch are clear..
2.Derailed cars are clear of main track, pic makes it look closer than it is.
3.Hence the name Fubar Flats.
4.Yes, rotating Tomar Switchstands using engine House Services "Action Link" on Tortoise switch machines, a great combination.
5.Closer to "Sheetz Creek".

Hi, Thanks for your reply in regards to looks close.
I would love to have an item like that on my layout.
Very well done.
Cheers Brian in New Zealand..