Simple, cheap point control for model railways

[@davidlee9024]

What a great idea , isn't u-tube wonderful for finding good information, well done, David lee

[@mlkesimmons758]

Just to show good ideas don't go away. The solution to my problem. Thanks. Mike in Arizona.

[@pacbeltrr38]

Ironic. Solved a problem for me too! I think I remember this, from an early 1970's Model Railroader magazine. Timeless great idea! Carmine in Arizona.

[@WHJeffB]

Very good and simple solution to point control and power routing... I've used this same process for years. The only thing I do differently, is that I solder all the feed wires through both poles of the switch. They are there, may as well use them and it is good insurance against power loss due to a failure. (Learned this from experience).

[@pacbeltrr38]

I do concur with that!

[@jeremynorman5329]

009 AT LAST !!!!! Thank you very much....have ruined three points so far...now I have this brilliant vid.

[@dibsyardshuntinglayout]

Nice video, Chris. I do pretty much the same but use PTFE tube. The only bit I'd change on mine (if I could do it again) is to add an "omega loop" at the switch end for fine adjustment, but I suspect my wire is stiffer than yours, so it would cope with pushing and not bending.

[@mlkesimmons758]

The other leads on the toggle could be used to operate red and green switch point indicator lights. I ran across this video again. Still good info.

[@dibsyardshuntinglayout]

I do similar with LEDs to show the point direction on a "mimic" boats.

[@negara54]

Like it. So simple and so obvious.

[@somersetandy9238]

Hi Chris. Great Video. Very Interesting. I Just Sent You A Sub. Take Care Cheers Andy.

[@jean-pierrepodik9638]

Hello! You can also use a car type lever switch, your video is very interresante. Greeting from France.

[@nosferatu41]

What kind of switch or type do you use, I understand it's a sli switch....double pole???? And where did you bought them?

[@waldenhouse]

"Upskirt"! LOL. Good job that's a great idea. Cheers.

[@Stilton1975]

Hi Chris, please can I ask the size of the wire and the tube? I would like to do 20+ points like this, any idea best pace to buy. Keep up the excellent work.

[@ChrisFordmodelrailway]

If you can get it it's 'small bore' copper tube and about 20swg wire sold as Gem. Alternatively,Wizard Models sell a pack of wire and nylon tubing specifically for this.

[@marcelomenendez1971]

the system I will use, thanks

[@CarmineRC]

Clever indeed!!

[@ashleyhaines9064]

What wire did you use?

[@ChrisFordmodelrailway]

28 swg piano wire.

[@rubber20021]

avoid dr murphy at all costs like you demonstrated, thanks.