Very nice. I have eight post-war O72's. Is there a way to 'modify' the O72 switches, so they don't catch the sliding shoes? Maybe make some kind of insert, that won't interfere with the switch operation, to keep them from catching? I have some K-Line switches that will operate the electromagnetic couplers as the sliding shoe traverses them. I will be replacing them, probably with Ross. Hopefully, they don't have the same problem. An excellent tutorial on the 711 switches.
Nice neat job making non derail switch. But these switches though nice are not in my budget $$. Rather costly per switch. Quality of pre/post war just not available new today.😊😊😊
Agreed, but if you need 0-72 radius track its all expensive. Additionally, if you are a pre and early postwar operator these are the ticket for reliable operation. (sliding shoes)
@@fau008I been using plastic Marx 034 switches that I modify for non derail and constant auxiliary power. The turn inner curve requires an additional rail for flange wheel guide. Without this turn out has constant derail. But with it is as smooth as the high end switches by Lionel. I need to mention I’m 027 track guy because of real state and my beginnings as a kid. Your presentations are among the best. The 027 Lionel switches work better with up grades to the plastic turn wheel flange guides to longer, tighter plastic guide or metal rails. 😊
Thank you so much for making this video Keith. Good stuff!
NOTE: When the update was made to allow for constant voltage, the internal switch mechanism was also updated to the post war type.
Very nice. I have eight post-war O72's. Is there a way to 'modify' the O72 switches, so they don't catch the sliding shoes? Maybe make some kind of insert, that won't interfere with the switch operation, to keep them from catching? I have some K-Line switches that will operate the electromagnetic couplers as the sliding shoe traverses them. I will be replacing them, probably with Ross. Hopefully, they don't have the same problem. An excellent tutorial on the 711 switches.
Nice neat job making non derail switch. But these switches though nice are not in my budget $$. Rather costly per switch. Quality of pre/post war just not available new today.😊😊😊
Agreed, but if you need 0-72 radius track its all expensive. Additionally, if you are a pre and early postwar operator these are the ticket for reliable operation. (sliding shoes)
@@fau008I been using plastic Marx 034 switches that I modify for non derail and constant auxiliary power. The turn inner curve requires an additional rail for flange wheel guide. Without this turn out has constant derail. But with it is as smooth as the high end switches by Lionel. I need to mention I’m 027 track guy because of real state and my beginnings as a kid. Your presentations are among the best. The 027 Lionel switches work better with up grades to the plastic turn wheel flange guides to longer, tighter plastic guide or metal rails. 😊