Real World trap points

Hi All.   Obviously everything about real World Railways is really heavy. And trap points are closed by the vehicles going up the graient , and spring open, quite independent of any rail staff standing by to operate them on the off chance that a Loose wagon runs down a gradient in the wrong direction by itself. So if one follows a “ Prototype “ Railway for their layout? then one is stuck with the Peco version of the real Trap Point. Unless one of our fine Modellers has come up with an alternative?? Best wishes. Kevin

Hi Kevin,

Build your own. I think what you are describing is a catch point on a gradient.

Nigel
Edit: or modify the Peco one. Trap points have throws, and usually protect a major line from a siding.

Hi Nigel.    Thank you . If only that was that straightforward ? AFIK trap points in my experience , are completely independent . And are only closed by engineering staff with “mechanical clips “ in special circumstances. I was thinking about trying to adapt Peco Points but that would still require controlling , better yet? If one could use the “hinge” that is built into the “ switch rail “? But still everything comes down to weight, and the only OO/ HO model that would be heavy enough to close the points without derailing would be a “CMX Track Cleaner “ .  Best wishes. Kevin

Surely catch points in a model railway setting are purely cosmetic Kevin, so all you need do, is to find a suitable photo and copy it onto your layout using scap parts from the spares box. If you get stuck for sizes, you can download the full size 00 template from the Peco website as a guide. https://peco-uk.com/collections/turn-out-crossing-plans?page=1

Job done.

Bill

Hi Bill.  Thank you.  Exactly , but, that is me, Pedantic.. that is why I am not getting anywhere. I am sorry for being aPITA, I should just get on with it.    Best wishes.  Kevin

Hi Kevin,

Most locomotives will happily run through Peco  points from the trailing end when set the wrong way. As I said, make your own, code 75 is bendy enough that it acts as its own spring. Code 100 might be a problem though.

Nigel

Hi Nigel   Thank you. I am going to put that idea onto the “back burner” for now, and get on with groundcover ?Best wishes. Kevin