Large Scale Central

3-way turnout?

Track and Trestles
#1

Who manufactured a 3-way (RTP) unit ? For some reason I have it in me head that someone did . . .

Checked AC online Cat. but did not see one. Closest seemed to be a wye unit !

Hashing out a new extension to the RBR, which may involve three tracks. Could do the ladder yd. style, but if 3 available and applicable would likely be cheaper . . .? Have seen RJs’ 5 way (in georgia) .

Thanks,
doug c

RTP ready-to-plant :wink:

#2

Just ordered a Llagas Creek 3 way but it’s code 250. I don’t know if they make one in 332. You might check Sunset. I believe they may have 332 switches and therefore a 3 way.

#3

LGB used to sell one, but it was a useless 2 foot radius…They also made a double slip of the same radius…

#4

Thanks Guys !

Yeah 332 pls.

I kind a thought of lgb 2 ft rad okay i guess as long as it within a yard with no looong pcs of rolling stock. But already had a engineer backing out tooo fast out of a stub with a small rad lgb resulting in a derail of half dozen cars.

But figuring I only need a couple ‘wide’ turnouts to achieve what I’m hashing out so not so bad.

nite, doug c

#5

Check out Axel’s web site.
http://www.train-li-usa.com/store/switches-yard-switches-c-54_29_57.html
You could also check out this thread.
http://www.mylargescale.com/Community/Forums/tabid/56/aff/9/aft/113052/afv/topic/Default.aspx
Good Luck
Sean

#6

Thanks Sean !!

Definitely a product to look at !

I’ve stumbled across RJs’ thread on his project about 30 hrs back but did not know where the switch was acquired from (in the u.s.a.) !

Now to review scenarios (use and $$$)

But alas, for the RBR funding is still an issue.

doug c

#7
Fred Mills said:
LGB used to sell one, but it was a useless 2 foot radius........They also made a double slip of the same radius......
Not that useless if thats what radius you use. ;)
#8

It’s tight, that is for sure. Our club has one on an indoor layout, only my Shay would go through it, there was no way I could get an RS-3 through it.

But if you need compact, and your locos run great (not ok, but great) then you could use one. Running through a 2’ radius switch is much rougher than just a 2’ curve I found out. (Never ran anything that tight until recently).

I have one of the Train-Li 5 way switches, preliminary testing is good. I wonder that the LGB 3 way might be about the same cost?

Regards, Greg

#9
Greg Elmassian said:
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I have one of the Train-Li 5 way switches, preliminary testing is good. I wonder that the LGB 3 way might be about the same cost?


Here’s my guarantee: I will have two of the LGB 3-ways for sale in the near future; they will be a fraction of the cost of the “Masten Heinz” product. They have been barely used since they are of little use. Bought in 1999, discovered how “good” they are in 2009! :wink: :slight_smile: OTOH they are perfect if you run R1 as max radius. :smiley:

#10

Why not just build your own? Stub switches are the easiest to build.

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#11

Why build when you can buy. Train-Li should have what you need and quite reasonable. Better than the LGB as it will have much larger radius. Later RJD

#12

Egads…I went to the supposedly “Great” web site for “Train-Li”, and almost fell into deep depression…Their prices make whatever is left of LGB look very reasonable… I don’t think anyone should even consider them as a “Reasonably priced” source for track of any kind.
True; I’m not a fan of the Aristo product, quality wise, but geeees…I’ll stick with Aristo for track any day…especially switches…
The Aristo switches need a bit of work to make them acceptable, but the work is easily done, and then you have a WR switch that is at least within a working man’s budget…Forget this Train-Li stuff…I wonder how long they will stay in business…at those prices…on all their stuff for that matter

#13

When you build your own you can make them work just right. And, it’s a LOT cheaper.

#14
Bruce Chandler said:
When you build your own you can make them work just right. And, it's a LOT cheaper.
And there is a lifetime warranty on all parts and labor. :lol:
#15

Hehehe. Well, when I first started my rebuild of my layout, my design called for 24 switches. I had none, since I was switching to code 250 from 332.

There was no way I was going to be able to spend $2400 for switches, so I started making my own. Mind you, it wasn’t my favorite activity, but I’m now capable of adjusting these to work well.

#16
Steve Featherkile said:
Bruce Chandler said:
When you build your own you can make them work just right. And, it's a LOT cheaper.
And there is a lifetime warranty on all parts and labor. :lol:
True so true :lol: and it will keep you flexible, how else would you be able to kick your own ass, eh!?! :lol:
#17

:lol:

#18

The train -Li 5 way manual is $265. This is code 332 brass and definately not R1 (2 foot radius). 3 way is only $40 less. If I remember correctly, the outer turns are bigger than LGB’s R5, close to#6

Now buy 4 switches of minimum #6 at at least $100 for manual versions, that is $400 and you need 9 feet to use the 4 switches from USA or Aristocraft!!!

Now go to remote, the Train-li uses just 1 motor, not 4 separate ones.

You get what you pay for in most cases.