Ballasting Switches

Loose-CabooseOGR Forum Member

I am of the opinion that I will not ballast my switches. I am afraid of fouling the switch mechanisms. For my track I will be using Elmer's Glue and a wetting agent. Will the Elmer's Glue prevent the "Gravel" from getting up into the switch points?

2/22/154:08 PM

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I ballast every switch, you just have to take your time and be careful. I also put a drop of oil or 2 on the pivot points of the switch and the throw bar. It looks funny with ballast on your track but not the switches.

2/22/154:11 PM

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AcelaNYPOGR Forum Member

Jim-

I believe it will. The key will be to sweep away any loose ballast after the glue dries to prevent it from moving near the switch points.

-John

2/22/154:21 PM

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I've seen photos of track that the railroad did not blast under the points of the switch. Looks a bit odd but it's prototypical

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2/22/154:55 PM

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Those are spots of recent track/switch work. Eric's Trains has a great video showing how to ballast an Atlas switch, which applies to any brand, and he's very informative.

2/22/155:03 PM

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