Guide to building the Simple Decoupler version 2

There is nothing to this build, a few common parts

Three sections make up the decoupler.

1) Track section
2) Decoupler
3) Lock



For this to work the track needs to be raised by 2 plates.  Although I only show the extra plates around the decoupler, you will need to add extra 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 plates under other parts of the track.

In the video clip there is one 2 x 4 plate under the first section of the siding & 2 x (2 x 4) plates under each of the other straights.

In this example I am using a baseplate, as many people use them in their layouts.

1) Track Section

If you are using a baseplate, then it is up to you where to place these bricks, as long as they match up with the track.






2) Decoupler





3) Lock

The freestanding version uses less parts, but is built in the same way except as above and should look like this:


The tiles are not necessary.



The final version should look like this:


Note that the decoupler piece should be in the gap of the track and be laying as low as possible.

Slide the lock all the way out and the decoupler should pivot, slide back in to lock in place.

The colors are just a guide, you can make them what you like.