I was inspired by a discussion on lugnet.trains to change the design of my point motor. Ludo Soete suggested a direct drive mechanism, and Ed McGlynn suggeted using a 1 x 6 rounded-end technic beam. From those two suggestions I came up with my direct drive rack and beam motorized point system.
	This design is a big improvement over my old design (old points), and it it a minor improvement over my last direct drive design. The switch works MUCH more quickly than the old design, and it does not break appart as easily. It is also sturdier than the Direct-Drive Mark I point system. The motor housing stays together on all power setting, but the motor housing will separate from the track after about a half dozen cycles if it is operated at power settings 5 and 6. On power setting 4 the motor housing stayed together during 3 minutes of repeated cycling; however, it was apparent that the housing was separating from the track. The higher power settings do not decrease response time, so it seems best to turn the power down to 3 before throwing the switch. The follwing pages aren't step by step instructions, but you should be able to get the idea. step 1, step 2, step 3, step 4, and finished.