Thanks to both of you for two terrific replies. The info was just what i needed.
Southern Pacific Standard Plan - High and Low Switch Stands for split switches - adopted Feb 1, 1908, Revised Oct 7, 1958 - Red or Yellow
High Switch Stand: Height 6'-2.5" from bottom of base to top of mounting rod. 18" dia. enameled target (disk,) top of target about 5" below top of rod (no dimension on plan)
Low Switch Stand: Height 3'-0" from bottom of base to top of mounting rod. 14" dia. enameled target (disk,) top of target about 5" below top of rod (no dimension on plan)
Target Yellow "on side tracks, in yards, and on other inside tracks, except as follows: Derail switch stands, switch stands at the siding end of crossovers leading to the main line, switch stands actulating main line signals, and switchstands at connections with controlled sidings in C.T.C. territory to be equipped with red target."
Reflectorized Switch Target - adopted Oct 7, 1958, revised Mar 23, 1960 - "used in lieu of oil or electric lamps at all locations where lamps required except where, in tje judgement of the superintendent, sufficient switching is performed at night to warrent the use of oil or electric lamps." - Red or Yellow as per previous note.
Low Switch Stand: 8"x8" diamond
High Switch Stand: 14"x14" diamond
I tried to sell my two cents worth, but no one would give me a plug nickel for it.
I don't have a leg to stand on.
It so happens that I have an SP switchstand in my backyard.
It is 75" tall from the bottom of the base to the top of the shaft. The indicator is yellow and 14" square piece of sheetmetal. It is mounted in the diamond format, and the two outer corners are rounded (to prevent owies). The top of the diamond is 4" down from the top of the shaft.
Ed
Hi All:
I'm making my own n scale switch stands for my SP / Cotton Belt themed RR. Anybody know how tall the switchstands are from track to the top of the target? From photos they look to be about 5-6 feet.
Thanks