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The most basic explanation is that model railroaders use the term "turnout" for a track "switch". This is to avoid confusion with the electrical toggle and rotary "switches" used on control panels. Prototype railroaders normally use the term "switch". <br />An "underground" turnout motor is mounted under the roadbed and operated by a throw rod usually through a hole beneath the points. Some brands have the motor mounted on the side of the "turnout". This works quite well, but does not look prototypical. Ron H.
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