Peter Riddle's July CTT Switch Motor article

[SALSR]

     I really enjoyed reading Peter Riddle's July CTT article "Install Switch Motors Under Your Layout." I knew there are ways to use DZ 1000's under the switches, with attachments,  but seeing the photos and reading the text makes it very clear.that it can be done with only some wood scraps.  I have bought my new layout Ross switches without motors- except I have a couple of DZ 1000 and couple of Tortoise motors. I plan to experiment on which I like better before purchasing enough for the whole set of switches.

     The article's first photo at top of page 56 shows a switch, or turnout minus its traditionally large on table-top motor. But the really intriguing facet of the picture is the switch lamp. Could Peter, or an editor at CTT, elaborate about that neat switch lamp that appears to be lighted and must also turn with the motor hardware from below the tabletop? That piece might complete the "high-rail" definition as far as I'm concerned. Thank you all.

[Bob Keller]

From Pete Riddle:

"I've had several of those tiny switch stands kicking around my parts box for years. I'm pretty sure I got them from Ross Custom Switches. They are lighted, and connect to the drawbar of the turnout with a short length of piano wire, so that they swivel when the turnout is thrown. There is a switch stand listed on the Ross web site (http://catalog.rossswitches.com/viewProduct.cfm?item_id=82592), but there is no picture, so I'm not sure if it's the same one.

Hope that helps, Peter"

[CB&Q]

it should be listed as # 50 switch stand if I remember correctly.