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HAND CONTROLLER HOLDER

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HAND CONTROLLER HOLDER
Posted by fender777 on Monday, May 24, 2010 6:08 AM

After getting a powercab I need something to hold the hand unit.Anyone come up woth a nice holder idea for holding these.Thanks for any help.Bob

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Posted by richhotrain on Monday, May 24, 2010 6:27 AM

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Posted by mobilman44 on Monday, May 24, 2010 7:31 AM

Hi!

I picked up the universal holders (like Walthers has) on Ebay, but most of the bigger internet stores have them as well.  I've got two Digitrax DT-400 throttles and they sit in there just fine.

Mobilman44

ENJOY  !

 

Mobilman44

 

Living in southeast Texas, formerly modeling the "postwar" Santa Fe and Illinois Central 

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Posted by Hamltnblue on Monday, May 24, 2010 7:45 AM

 That's probably the best one out there and mounts in less than a minute.

Springfield PA

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Posted by cacole on Monday, May 24, 2010 7:55 AM

Someone posted a message here a couple of weeks ago about a Mouse Holder that was very inexpensive compared to the Universal Controller holder or whatever Walthers calls it.

 

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, May 24, 2010 8:00 AM

I use Velcro strips on the back of the throttle and the legs of my layout.

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Posted by nbrodar on Monday, May 24, 2010 9:49 AM

 I stocked up on these, when Micromark had them on sale for $4.75
http://www.micromark.com/UNIVERSAL-CAB-HOLSTER,9137.html

Nick

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Posted by richg1998 on Monday, May 24, 2010 11:46 AM

 I picked up some from mouseholder.com for $1.99 each. Made slight modifications to suit our NCE cabs. Used #2 sheet metal screws to mount.

 I used a pair of wire cutters to cut the "V" a little wider for the cord at the bottom of the cab.

Rich

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Posted by fender777 on Monday, May 24, 2010 5:41 PM

Thanks all.Great help.The walthers holder lookd great.That is my next buy.

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Posted by scubaterry on Monday, May 24, 2010 5:49 PM

 Here is a home made one that is simple to make and looks sharp.  Just change your design to match your particular throttle.

 

 


 


 

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Posted by Hamltnblue on Monday, May 24, 2010 6:25 PM

 Is the one on the right for the pocket manual? Big Smile

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