Switching Puzzle
This thread has become the WIP thread for my switching puzzle see the updates for specific posts or feel free to browse the whole thread! Comments are welcomed!
Original Post:
So after a trip to the local train club (scale trains n, ho, S, O) basically think a large room with about 12 different layouts running.
One of the club members created a 4x2 HO switching puzzle and it was a lot of fun. I know I've seen switching puzzles at model RR shows but I haven't seen any in the Lego world. So I've been reading through decoupling and other tricks that have been posted.
My question comes... Has anyone had any luck with switching puzzles in Lego at shows? Did they go over well or was it more hassle then it's worth?
Current form:
Updates:
Another update!
So after putting the decouplers in place ... Then moving them after some operation testing. Ive got them in the final position and began running tests.
I found the third car would pull itself over the decoupler. So I added a half bushing and problem solved!
And as a bonus the layout with no cars. I set the roof of the switch house in place to give an idea of layout for me. The single spur track will store the two spare cars when not active in the puzzle.
Still need to build the buffer stops and finish the air operated switches (planed to leave the storage spur manually thrown). . . And once the rest of the parts on a slow boat arrive I can route hoses and finish the cars up.