Yes there was a wierd one with 2 blades and 1 motor as shown above , I had one and sold it on via the 16mm show at Peterborough one year. Never could fathom out how it worked but removing the motor and making it work on Air would have been good for me. But as I think one of the routes or possibly both were R1 I did not find it of use for my line. Though since then I have had to put an R1 xover in for my ET Station (it is hidden from normal view) and it is a real pain with 2 of my locomotives.
Highly unlikley. The 1225 motor drive was set up to pivot the pair of tie rod sets at each end, not just flick them from one side to the other.
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I think you mean this one JD....
Just a term issue, for those of us that suffer from anoraksia. My friends with a real railway background refer to what we modellers in the UK refer to as points as ‘turn outs’ telling me a point is that part where the rails meet (at the crossing)is the point. Equally what we call a three way point is known as a tandem.
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Not a pedant, but sharing a bit of humour. In the UK an Anorak, whilst a piece of clothing, is also a term used to describe any one who might be obsessive and particularly rail enthusiasts!Yes and in the USA they are switches, and I think you mean you are a pedant
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Hopefully after 69 years in the UK I should know that, but then I am a pedant.
I think the term Anorak for Railway Enthusiasts appeared around the 70/80’s when large amounts of bods at the end of Station platforms gathering Loco/Carriage/Wagon Numbers were observed nearly all wearing the blue Anoraks that were All the rage with those types in the day. It has of course been taken into the lexicon and is used to describe anyone these days who could be obsessed with their hobby/interest. Though I doubt it is much used among golfing circles, but I frequently describe obsessive golfers as ‘Golfing Anoraks’.Hopefully after 69 years in the UK I should know that, but then I am a pedant.
"Anorak" /ˈænəræk/ is a British slang term which refers to a person who has a very strong interest, perhaps obsessive, in niche subjects. This interest may be unacknowledged or not understood by the general public.
A pedant is a person who is excessively concerned with formalism, accuracy and precision, or one who makes an ostentatious and arrogant show of learning.
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If you read a US Model Railway Magazine they use turnout all the time, hence some on here quite familiar with the term by reading the sadly demised Garden Railways US based mag. Frog much used in modelling circles since at least the 50’s when I first encountered it. During my short term contracting for Balfour Beattie in the 2000’s, till I got used to official railway track terms I occasionally confused with my Modelling terminology, fortunately one of the managers owned a Model Railway Shop and was able to translate for me and others in the office.
