7. January 2008 - Some track details/features.

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Kevin Wilson-Smith

7. January 2008 - Some track details/features.

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As an interlude, some track features/details. These include the temporary rewiring and the use of re-railers in conjunction with pointwork.

See the captions for each photo.
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A unusual piece of track for a European layout - a crossover. But, it is hidden!<br /><br />The frogs on the crossover are plastic and were filed down to ensure smooth running of rolling stock with different wheel diameters and thicknesses (as per different manufacturers etc.).
A unusual piece of track for a European layout - a crossover. But, it is hidden!

The frogs on the crossover are plastic and were filed down to ensure smooth running of rolling stock with different wheel diameters and thicknesses (as per different manufacturers etc.).
A general view of the points into the yard, Note the re-railers.
A general view of the points into the yard, Note the re-railers.
Close up of the re-railers. Since the track work is &quot;hidden&quot; reliability is required, so after every trailing point where the track work is covered, re-railers have been placed.
Close up of the re-railers. Since the track work is "hidden" reliability is required, so after every trailing point where the track work is covered, re-railers have been placed.
The curves in the storage yard. These were laid by eye to give as gentle  a running curvature as possible.
The curves in the storage yard. These were laid by eye to give as gentle a running curvature as possible.
Temporary power wires used for testing.
Temporary power wires used for testing.
This photo shows temporary point wiring used for testing functionality.
This photo shows temporary point wiring used for testing functionality.
The center of the inverted &quot;U&quot; holds a chest of drawers - both for storage and support.
The center of the inverted "U" holds a chest of drawers - both for storage and support.
The trusty test train - a different engine today.
The trusty test train - a different engine today.
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Re: 7. January 2008 - Some track details/features.

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Very interesting indeed - and very useful for other modellers to be able to follow this layout's progress. Thanks!
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