huge ground throws

[cacole]

If they were true to scale you wouldn't be able to get ahold of them to change the turnout, especially not in N scale.

[dave9999]

Yeah, they're a tad big. But, as gtirr says, if they were any smaller they would
be difficult to operate. I only use them when a turnout is within arms reach (of course).
I also use Peco turnouts with the over-center spring and I have made my own
over-center springs with music wire. So, there are many options... ground
throws are only one of them. Good luck, Dave

[Anonymous]

I've used them in H-O scale and now in N-Scale and yes, they are a tad over sized.
But can you think how they would work if they were the exact scale in H-O and even N??
The bottom line is, they work, are prototypical in operation, and are cheap!
I don't sit a stare at them. I operate my RR and have fun. If you don't like them, find something else to operate your switches. I've seen them photos in MR and other mags, but I tend to enjoy the rest of the RR for what it's worth.
gtirr

[roadrat]

I just installed 3 caboose ind. ground throws, WOW I had to check the package I thought that maybe I accidentally bought O-scale! there huge.
anybody have a good idea for making them look smaller.


bill