No 5 Rod control of crossover point 15 10 2017

This video shows my first and successful attempt at making a manual rod control of a crossover point. The first reference I can find for the basic idea is the mid 1960's. This is the time when I (and a few of you I guess) was a mod on a lambretta 125 and working in Soho and spending my £3.10.00 wages in Carnaby Street.
The board is now on the layout and works perfectly.
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Many thanks
Barry.

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

A great simple and effective way of doing it.. I love it..

[@Castlebridge-00]

Thank you Tim, the best part of the system is pulling the the rod, as I feel like a signalman, in control of directing a train. A physical thing, not electric, not pushing a button. It is a good feeling. I do have some push button point control but get pleasure of my 6 rod controls. Barry.Devon

[@MrKlf1956]

Hi Barry, thanks for sharing, your engineering skills and patience are beyond mine well done I get the feeling you enjoyed doing it. I've recently started putting up videos so I can sympathize regarding editing etc. Keep up the good work and thanks again for sharing.

[@Castlebridge-00]

Hi Kevin, I am glad you enjoyed the video. I have also done another on point control, Video 30, 3 handdraulic points in 15 minutes. My main reason for doing the hand ones, is after I tried to fit electric point motors under the baseboard and failed in a wild blast of Anglo Saxon. 3 point motors in the bin. Around the same time, I found a pivot system in a very old Peco leaflet and hey presto. The present video I am working on is me constructing a cardboard platform for 4 carriages............Barry............. enjoy the hobby and keep safe

[@alancook9586]

Very easy to follow. Thank you.

[@Castlebridge-00]

Hi Alan, please forgive my lack of attention in acknowledging your comment . I hope you are still watching as I am up to Video 46 and the layout is still way off from being finished ..................Barry

[@mjtunstall1976]

i have that very same book, from my dad to me as im into train hobby and dad asked me to have it

[@Castlebridge-00]

Hi Matthew, it does seem that the basic mechanical systems are endless in their success. It is a very useful little booklet and I can vouch for its success as the two areas I used it in, (either end of the Westhaven station) are still working well, almost 5 years on. Have you tried it yourself? All the best Barry

[@howarth004]

Great demonstration Barry ... Dave

[@Castlebridge-00]

Thank you Dave, I just can't understand how I missed your comment of 5 years ago, many thanks..........Barry

[@howarth004]

@@Castlebridge-00 Time goes quickly ..LOL

[@kevintregunna]

Works well nice and simple

[@Castlebridge-00]

Hi Kevin, I don't know how I missed replying to comments of 4 years ago, I do apologise and thank you for your comment...........Barry

[@DeanPark]

good work. nice idea with the rods to operate! Dave

[@Castlebridge-00]

Hi Dave, so sorry I did not reply to your comment 4 years ago. I must admit that I am very happy that a fellow modeller of your very high standard had watched my attempts to take the click out of those point movements close to the edge of the board. I do have Peko surface ones in the awkward places.............Barry

[@hazelltree]

good one sir Berry. waiting for No 6 now

[@Castlebridge-00]

Hi Pete, how is it going? Just found your comment from 5 years ago. I am now on to number 46.............Barry

[@expoers]

excellent thank you

[@Castlebridge-00]

Eduardo, thank you so much for watching my video 4 years ago and I am sorry that I missed your comment, but thank you very much for it................Barry