Support for switch motor with positive relief, curve single track, MOD20502

When designing a new model railway layout, it is customary to plan track layouts with a positive or negative relief in relation to level 0. This allows the trains to pass each other on the same surface, while increasing the length of the layout and therefore the game itself.
To help you create this multi-level structure, Woodland Scenic offers a complete range of ramps (Incline/Decline) and raised tracks (Riser) (in high-density polystyrene) of different heights and inclinations, which you can find on our website here.
You can also build part of this structure using Styrodur sheeting (extruded polystyrene), as shown in the NOMAD project, for example.

However, when you have to install switches (TJS, TJD...) with an electric motor installed under the track and therefore inside this structure, you are faced with a problem of installation and access to the motor once installed (more or less difficult depending on the brand of track and motor chosen).

To solve this problem, Maketis offers a support kit (made from 8mm thick MDF) to fix and support the points motor under the track.

This support has the advantage of being adjustable in height (from +8 to 150mm) thanks to a slide located in the two vertical uprights and held in place by two fixing brackets that can be installed on the surface or under the track surface.
To install, all you need is an electric drill/screwdriver fitted with an 8 or 10mm wood drill bit and some wood glue.
The support is compatible with Woodland Scenic raised track ramps and accepts inclines of up to 4%.
The support is made from 8mm-thick MDF, ensuring it is sturdy enough for the switch motor to be installed.
Once the vertical uprights have been securely fixed and adjusted to the correct height, installation of the switch motor is made easier by the fact that the top plate is not glued to the uprights. Instead, it is turned over to position, fix and electrically connect the motor.
 
Maketis offers 4 different references:
MOD20500 Single track straight turnout motor support (with slot for rod and pre-holes for MTB MP1/MP5 motor)
MOD20501 Double track straight turnout motor bracket
MOD20502 Single track curved turnout motor bracket (with rod slot and pre-holes for MTB MP1/MP5 motor)
MOD20503 Double track curved turnout motor support