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Post by tonypeck2 on Jul 21, 2015 17:24:09 GMT 1
The heat wave has caused problems with my swing-bridge. The rails moved some 3mm out of alignment. Two day's work to re-mount the rail ends soldered to PCB copper-clad fibreglass strip then Araldited to brackets welded to the bridge structure, with the locks fixed to the same brackets. Hopefully everything will now move together. Even so, a 15 mph temporary speed restriction is in place !
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Post by chabanais on Jul 22, 2015 10:35:18 GMT 1
Hi Tony,
I had crossed my mind that outdoor railway builders might be having problems, but you seem to have solved this one. Incidentally, I am using the same technique to align the track on my eight sections during the current re-build. Did you take any photos?
The heat is keeping me out of the garden where most of the larger construction has to be done due to lack of space in the railway shed, so it has been a time for planning, reading, making buildings, etc. I should have some pictures of progress ready soon which I will post.
All the best
John
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Post by tonypeck2 on Jul 22, 2015 14:23:37 GMT 1
Photos of the modified bridge, open and closed/locked. The locking lever is in the cabin. The Closed photo shows the micro-switch which cuts off traction power and illuminates a red signal when the bridge is open. Attachments:
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