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:
Update. Got the switches refined and working. Also boosted the system pressure to 20psi and added a fourth air tank. I added a connection point to disconnect the air lines between floors, unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of the way I did the air lines.
Originally I had borrowed the design ALCO had shared, however I could not get it to switch smoothly. So I reworked it and came up with this: (click for video)
Heres a lil dissasembly to give you an Idea of how I did it.