Last week, omscaler installed and tested a modular drive train unit. This unit is made in a way that it can be disconnected from an adjoining unit. In essence, each module has its own drive. When the test was done, jamming of the drive train occurred at the North turnout. This turnout is a crossover to the adjacent track. The decision was made to remove both turnouts and put in the new model turnouts. Also, the drive linkage was removed, and a different type was put on. Omscaler had practically forgotten how to put in turnouts since it had been a long time in doing this. Installation required removing the old turnout section which had wood parts and cutting and gluing in the new style turnouts. All in all, a good bit of work. Afterwards, the new turnouts were put in and tested good for operation. Only time can show if the new design wears well. After this, the drive train with the new linkages was tested. This worked as well. Omscaler gave a sigh of relief at this point. The next step is making and testing a working locomotive to drive train attachment. Still being positive, omscaler
