https://blog.model-train-help.com/2016/05/how-to-protect-points-from-ballast.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-protect-points-from-ballast Model railroads and model trains Thu, 19 May 2016 01:02:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2016/05/how-to-protect-points-from-ballast.html#comment-13498 Thu, 19 May 2016 01:02:33 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=4073#comment-13498 In addition to Trevor’s tips: Be sure that there is no ballast between the two ties on either side of the throw rod under the points. This would either cause the rod to jam or cause the points to rise up and could cause a derailment. Tim

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