[John Webb]

Posts on another recent topic in the Forum (which I cannot find) have suggested that Sundeala and other wood boards are painted over to 'seal' them from the damp in the air which can eventually cause warping.

A specialist timber merchant is more likely to store Sundeala boards correctly, but finding such a place these days can be difficult, alas.

Regards,
John Webb

 

[John Webb]

The other topic I was thinking of in my last post has just popped up again! It's Baseboard Top Material and has a lengthy discussion which may be of interest to you.

Regards,
John Webb

 

[John Webb]

If you can lay your hands on some H&M (Hammant and Morgan) point motors, particularly if they still have the optional cranks with them, it is possible to site the point motor to one side of the point and link it to the point by wire (eg an 'omega loop'). These motors are often available at swap-meets, toy fairs and the like.

If you are in the UK then it may be worth contacting Brian Baker on 020 8508 4040; he runs a company specialising in refurbishing H&M equipment and I have bought a number of H&M point motors off him.

Regards,
John Webb