yoshi98bc Posted February 23, 2016 I've recently started trying 7 and 8 wide rolling stock but the models seem to be hitting the little yellow switch stands in the turnouts. I know a lot of you model in these sizes and I am wondering if there are length constraints in 7 and 8 wide models in order to prevent the models from hitting the yellow switch stands. For example can a 7 wide model only be 44 studs long, 8 wide only 40 studs long, etc? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoshi98bc Posted February 23, 2016 Well. I think I may have answered my own question. You have to make sure the points are aligned for the intended path of travel or the trains hit the yellow switch stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SavaTheAggie Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) We use the switches without the yellow part. Added benefit of preventing little kids from throwing a switch during shows. --Tony Edited February 23, 2016 by SavaTheAggie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 23, 2016 You can find different solutions: - rise up the body of your locomotive above the yellow part - let the front bogie turn free indipendent from the main body - reduce the front size to 6 studs while the body is 7 and 8 studs wide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garethjellis Posted February 25, 2016 Use giant switches my 64 stud coaches roll straight through them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgarison Posted February 25, 2016 My 53-55 stud long by 8 stud wide creations have no issues with hitting switches on standard lego switch tracks, although you have to be careful how you decorate the layout around a standard curve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baard Posted March 2, 2016 Hi It helps to remove the yellow part and modify your switch mechanism, then you will get more room for any overhang. Look for posts on how to modify switches and you will see many examples. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickthus Posted March 8, 2016 I use points without the yellow levers but the next question is how to motorize them without the trains hitting the mechanism. Techniques to motorize them with LEGO motors here. Techniques to motorize them with pneumatics here and here. Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
