switch stands

[eds-trains]

does anyone know if there is a ho switch stand that works mechanically when the switch is thrown?

[Mark R.]

If I read your question correctly, you are looking for switchstands that are just cosmetic and rotate with the movement of the throw bar ?

If that's the case, you might want to check out the Rapido switch stands ....

https://rapidotrains.com/products/railcrew/railcrew-ho-scale-switch-stand-kit-12-pack

Mark.

[hon30critter]

Hi Ed,

There are several manufacturers:

Rapido makes turnout motors with several styles of operating switch stands included. They also make a separate operating switch stand that can be hooked up to any turnout motor which Mark referenced above.

https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/parts-accessories/ho-scale-railcrew-switch-machine-uncoupler

NJ International also offers operating switch machines:

http://www.njinternational.com/switch.htm

I believe that Details West's switch stands can be made to operate but I could be wrong:

http://detailswest.com/DWTRACKSIDE%20PRODUCT%20LIST.pdf

http://detailswest.com/

Caboose Industries makes manual throw operating switch stands. I'm not sure if they can be operated by a turnout motor:

https://www.cabooseind.com/

Here is the Walthers page:

https://www.walthers.com/search/scale/ho-scale?q=operating++switch+stands

Dave

 

[Bayfield Transfer Railway]

Proto87 Store has something too.

http://www.proto87.com/product2355.html

 

[snjroy]

eds-trains

does anyone know if there is a ho switch stand that works mechanically when the switch is thrown?

 

Yes, it depends whether you are referring to a manually thrown switch stand (your fingers, basically), or a remotely/electric thrown switch. 

I installed a few Caboose industries manually thrown switch stands. There is the large no-so-good looking model, and there is the more realistically looking model. I have the former because I don't like dealing with fragile things when I operate my layout. If you want realism, then go for the realistic ones.

I use them for switches that are easily accessible - those hard to reach ones have been automated using the Peco electrical system (that works great). I could install switchstands that connect with the Peco system, but have not tried that yet (my layout is still in construction).

Simon

[cv_acr]

In addition to the ones mentioned so far above, there are a number of different varieties up on Shapeways etc. for 3D printed kits.

Any of the moveable stands are basically a molded or printed base, a piece of stiff wire for the vertical part and a molded/etched/cut/etc target to glue to the wire. By attaching a small crank (glued printed/molded piece or soldered bit of sheet brass) to the bottom of the vertical wire (with the target glued/soldered to it), and attaching the crank to the turnout throwbar with another (bent) piece of wire, you can have the target rotate 90 deg when the switch is thrown - however you throw the switch.

[markie97]

Here are instructions on how to make the Details West switch stands moveable. I've made these and they work pretty well but I found it time consuming.

http://www.westportterminal.de/switchstands.html

Here is a link to Rix operating stands. I installed these too. Much easier but in my opinion do not look as good.

https://rixproducts.com/product/rix-switch-stand-ho/

I would be interested in other opinions of those who have actually installed operating switch stands.