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Old 03-26-2007, 01:49 AM
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Re: Cornerstone Roundhouse - N Scale

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Originally Posted by Phil Brooks
Billy-

I used one of the turntables, but not the roundhouse. I changed the code 80 rail to code 55. There are two wires that solder to each rail. If you unsolder each of these, the rail slides right out of the spikes. Sliding in new rails, you can solder the wires back to the rails. I admit, this was pretty nerve-wracking, but it let me use code 55 for everything. You could also just shim the approach rails with some cardstock so the top of the rails line up.

I think there is a PDF on Walther's site on installing the bridge and roundhouse.

Hope this helps, but ask any particular questions you may have, and I'll try to get Bruce to answer them!

-Phil


I started building the round house, and went ahead and used code 55 for the tracks, extending them on out of the round house about 2 1/2 inches or so.. Used CA glue to hold them in. I'll cut them back as need when I mount it with the turntable. Cool tip on replacing the code 80 rails with code 55, I may do that. It'll be a while before I'm ready to do that though, I wasn't ready for the round houses, but, couldn't resist, 50% of the 3 style, and a 3 style add on at Hobby Town!! Then, I couldn't resist the urge to start putting it together!

Thanks, Billy
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