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The wire spring between the rails is a "poor man's" Peco, so to speak. It allows you to use your finger to throw the turnout by moving the point rails. <br /> <br />You need to drill two holes (one if the throw bar already has one). The other hole goes in the tie next to the throw bar. <br /> <br />Then bend a piece of wire at about 135*. Then bend each end so it goes straight down. The distance between the vertical parts needs to be equal to the distance between the holes when the turnout is thrown. <br /> <br />The idea is that as the two holes come together as you throw the turnout, the "spring" you made is compressed, and then "springs" open to hold the turnout in the fully thrown position. <br /> <br />Sorry - no pictures... <br /> <br />Andrew <br />
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