Traverser roads end stops

[Julian Roberts]

I'm looking for ideas on the latest state of the art for stopping trains rolling off the end of storage roads of a traverser. Anyone got any brighter ideas than these removable wooden blocks? They do the job completely fine, are cheap to make, not easily lost, and are easy to use, but one at each end takes at least a wagon space.

Many thanks in advance if you have any thoughts.

[FCA]

The stops developed for Eridge. Aluminium rod and tube from B&Q offset from the centre line to miss the AJs.

Richard

[Hardwicke]

I cut a slot in the aluminium angle iron sides and put a rubber band across it. A kitchen sponge cleaner cut in half to sit snuggly but not too long is a great addition.

[Julian Roberts]

Thanks for those ideas. I agree rubber bands have all sorts of uses Michael, but I think I might go with that idea from Eridge, FCA, though I would be trying to make the hole nearer the end.

[Terry Bendall]

I'm looking for ideas on the latest state of the art for stopping trains rolling off the end of storage roads of a traverser.

I find that if the traverser is set up level stock does not roll.

Terry Bendall

[martin goodall]

I find that if the traverser is set up level stock does not roll.

Terry Bendall

......unless swept by an elbow or some other form of unintended propulsion.

[FCA]

The holes are where they are so as not to interfere with the operation of the "Eridge cassette splitter".

Made of yet more aluminium angle and rod it applies separation pressure between the "rails" and avoids sudden (derailing) jolts as the cassettes separate.Damage to the mating keyways is also significanly reduced.

Richard

[Winander]

The super deluxe version as found on Southwark Bridge.

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[Winander]

The details of the cassette end stops are show in part 3 of the videos from Scaleforum 2020 at 2:20mins
https://youtu.be/XXHie9T2tF8?t=140

[ken kirk]

You may find this idea useful as it does not take up much room.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcjjdelJMNE
The relevant bit is at 3.14.

I experimented with this and knocked one up in about 10 minutes.
The brackets mentioned are from DIY emporia or on line.

Hope this is useful

[Julian Roberts]

Thanks to you all for your useful replies. I agree with you Martin, I wouldn't risk doing without an end stop. I enjoyed lingering and watching some more of the Southwark Bridge videos, Richard.

[ted.stephens]

If you wish to find out more, Southwark Bridge has a web site - https://www.southwarkbridgelayout.org.uk or search "Southwark Bridge Layout".

SouthwarkBrdigeLayoutSite.jpg

More detail about the various parts of the layout can be found there, in particular the gasworks.
There is a Monograph book about Southwark Brdige in preparation by the South Western Circle which hopefully will be available for sale at Scaleforum 2024.