I'm not sure that I am using the right term here , but I am wondering what type of switch trows the Santa Fe used in the 1950s, and if models are available in N ? I had some in HO on my old layout, but do not remember the manufacturer. Thanks for the help ! Happy Modeling!! John
John, I don't know of any switch stands in N scale that are Santa Fe specific. If you want to be accurate, you may have to scratchbuild. I'm sure that one of the volumes of Santa Fe System Standard Plans from Kachina Press has plans for switch stands. At the least, you could use the plans to compare with available switch stands. Dwight
OK, what ground throws are best to use w/ Atlas' customline turnouts? Caboose Industries? Are the said turnouts worth the money?
There are N-Scale Ground Throws available, but they are 2-3 times bigger than a scale ground throw would be. CABOOSE INDUSTRIES makes them. They work okay, but look like they should be in HO scale. If you tried to make ground throws for N-Scale, the things would be tiny. I guess Atlas Customline turnouts would okay for a quick/beginning layout, but I use SHINOHARA, MICRO-ENGINEERING, and a few PECO's. You can save money other places. Make your trackwork the best as you can from the start.
Thanks folks...I was afraid that if they existed they would be out of scale. I'll get the book and get to the workbench for a little scratch time!! Happy Modeling!! John
I use Atlas Custom line turnouts along with Caboose Industry ground throws. As over-scale as they are, they are still small when it comes to large fingers in small spaces. I stuck with Atlas C-line because of cost, plus I had about all I needed from my old layout. Not only that, I have NO trouble going from Atlas flex to C-line turnouts. As far as the ground throws, they are very good, if you prefer, like I do, to hand throw turnouts. With a walk-around throtle, it's more fun than pressing buttons. Also, hand thrown turnouts need LOTS less wiring...no switch machines to wire. Jeff Augsburg & Concord R.R. (a fictional shortline in Central Illinois) http://www.acrr.rrdepot.com
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RevnJeff: I use Atlas Custom line turnouts along with Caboose Industry ground throws. As over-scale as they are, they are still small when it comes to large fingers in small spaces. I stuck with Atlas C-line because of cost, plus I had about all I needed from my old layout. Not only that, I have NO trouble going from Atlas flex to C-line turnouts. As far as the ground throws, they are very good, if you prefer, like I do, to hand throw turnouts. With a walk-around throtle, it's more fun than pressing buttons. Also, hand thrown turnouts need LOTS less wiring...no switch machines to wire. Jeff Augsburg & Concord R.R. (a fictional shortline in Central Illinois) http://www.acrr.rrdepot.com<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Are hand thrown turnouts a problem in rail yards like the one I have planned? http://www.geocities.com/pebcak2000 Thanks (boy, Cline would be a heck of a lot cheaper too ) [ 25 April 2001: Message edited by: mtaylor ]
Matt, I tried your link and got an error, told me there was no such page. I don't have a huge yard, so I don't have a problem. The C-line turnouts have double sided throw bars, you can attach the ground throw to the outside of the turnout. Works well for me. Jeff
Caboose Industries ground throws come in two versions--rigid and sprung. I wish that I had not used the rigid--there is movement in the rails (too much travel). I'm converting to the sprung style. Ray
Sunrise Enterprises make a great looking switch stand in N-scale. See part no. NZ141 at this web page [ 04 May 2001: Message edited by: Gerry M ]
