Broken switch rail - Atlas Custom Supreme O- 72/O- 54 curved switch (right-hand) item # 6052

Martin,

  One mechanical repair I have used is to drill/tap into broken piece (your rail), attach appropriate sized fastener (I.E. #2 screw), lock in with JB Weld, epoxy, etc. of your choice.  For moving/swivel motion part, space with appropriate flat washer and lubricate after installation.  With correct selection of repair items and adhesive, it can last perhaps as well and as long as original.

Jesse    TCA  12-68275

Thank you for the response, but I am not sure if I described the problem correctly.     

The two additional photos may help.  I am pretty sure the switch rai needs to be replaced with a new one.   I should have stressed the need for the new part.

You could still drill and tap the rail and replace that stud with a threaded stud or screw.  It won't be easy, but that will be the quickest and most economical.  Otherwise you will have to contact Atlas and see if they can sell you a new turnout point.  I have the same turnout, except it's the end of the point that connects to the switch motor that broke off.  I was told Atlas could sell me a new point, but since I changed my layout I never needed the turnout and didn't bother getting the replacement part.

thank you

I would think Atlas could help you with the part. 

Thank you.  I don't have the equipment to conduct the repairs kindly suggested in other posts, so i think I will contact Atlas.

I was hoping that one of the forum members might have a spare rail.  I have quit a few older Atlas switches that are used for spare parts, but none have the rail the size needed for the O-72/O-54.