McLeod
Forest Lurker
I have read some very unfavorable discussion in regards to the installation of electrofrog turnouts on any given layout. I won't mention the names of authors, but, I have read similar to this:
- Electrofrog turnouts are banned from the clubs layout.
- If you want a nightmare, install Electrofrog turnouts.
- My own nearest retailer advised against the installation of Electrofrogs due to very poor feedback from the hobby community.
I would like to know the reasons why? What is going wrong with the Electrofrog turnouts?
Is it a case of them being wired incorrectly? Are the insulated rail joiners not being installed? Or, is there a real, describable issue with the turnout?
Photos:
I have installed Electrofrog turnouts into my new layout table. They were purchased MO previous to hearing there may be an issue.
With the little testing I've done running a single HO locomotive over them, they seem to be doing what they are supposed to do.
Hope I get some feedback on this subject. TIA
Guy
- Electrofrog turnouts are banned from the clubs layout.
- If you want a nightmare, install Electrofrog turnouts.
- My own nearest retailer advised against the installation of Electrofrogs due to very poor feedback from the hobby community.
I would like to know the reasons why? What is going wrong with the Electrofrog turnouts?
Is it a case of them being wired incorrectly? Are the insulated rail joiners not being installed? Or, is there a real, describable issue with the turnout?
Photos:
I have installed Electrofrog turnouts into my new layout table. They were purchased MO previous to hearing there may be an issue.
With the little testing I've done running a single HO locomotive over them, they seem to be doing what they are supposed to do.
Hope I get some feedback on this subject. TIA
Guy