I just picked up a used Ross #204 three-way turnout and it measures about 4" longer than I expected based on Anyrail version 6.57.
Does anybody know if the older Ross #204's were revised to be shorter at some point?
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I know Ross changed the design years ago on their 3 way. Mine is over 30 years old. Measuring the rails on the straight through portion. I have a length of 17 5/8”.
Well that's disappointing. Looks like I'll likely have to return it because I just don't have the real estate. Thanks for the info though!! Very helpful!
3D printed switch for the 3-way switch. Left Center and Right directions,
The circuit to control the 3way with DZ-2500s using single buttons for each direction requires 2 relays and 4 diodes.
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show the interior circuit board above and the version using arrows
final using letters for the buttons
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According to SCARM the length of the straight-through section should be about 14 5/8". See image. If SCARM is incorrect, someone should tell @Mixy.
If you have to cut a little off of the "branches" to make it fit, that's not a big deal, as long as you avoid S-curves, etc. My $.02.
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The older 3 way that I have was based on their standard 11 degree turnout. I believe the newer version is based on the #4 turnouts.
The new ones are indeed 14 5/8" overall length and are #4 frog angles. They can be cut shorter if needed. One of mine is now a little over 13" overall length.
@AlanRail that's nifty. I never thought to try printing my own cases for buttons or switches.
Luckily, I'll be about to return this old #204 so I can order up a new style. The 11 degree just isn't going to work for me no matter how I slice it.
