The Ground Throw Problem

[Philip H]

I've got Humpyard Purveyance throws - which operate using steel wire in teflon sleeves.  I connected them to bell cranks (from teh same wire/sleeve combination) that I custom bend for each switch.  The humpyards are mounted on the facia, so while working scale switch stands would be a great addition to my layout (Craig, you seriously rock) they aren't my primary means of throwing switches.

[Craig Martyn]

My screen capture was simply a very early example of something that MIGHT happen.  It will probably function in regards to spinning the target dependent on switch position when used with a switch machine or any switch with a locking mechanism (like Peco).  The drawing is 100% correct for the prototype in terms of size.

Of course, the floating parts are other switch target styles we'll include with the product.  No word yet on time frame, pricing, etc.

[soo]

Once more Craig is coming out with needed and awesome products.

  When  I was working as a yardman for the CNW out of proviso,, our switch throws were short ones. With a yellow octagon as the target for the track,, and then a green rectangle on the other side of the throw for the lead indication. Both were scotch-bright. Even the yellow target had numbers on them, for the tracks.

 That came in handy when you were working the pull down job.

  You could even make your own switch targets. Like  the MILW versions.

  I used the method that Crowley used on his layout,, saw on his web site.. Using ear ring parts. Like the pin back and catch or what ever you call it. You can even bend some wire to replicate a handle of some sort.


   Adios for now, Wyatt

[eric220]

Has anyone tried the NJ International switch stands?

http://www.njinternational.com/nswitch.htm

[sirenwerks]

Has anyone tried the NJ International switch stands?

http://www.njinternational.com/nswitch.htm

Look pretty, but that price would add up real quick in a yard. Those must be real jewels in the lanterns.

Slightly OT, anyone ever compared the Micro-Mark Switch Tender motors (http://www.micromark.com/SWITCH-TENDER-SWITCH-MACHINE,8394.html) to the Tortoise motors or Peco dual coil machines? The Micro-Marks are considerably cheap.

[pfs]

Has anyone tried the NJ International switch stands?

http://www.njinternational.com/nswitch.htm

I never saw these before...