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On my old layout, I had a large area that wasn't accessible without using an access hatch, and it had about 4 turnouts in the area, all of which I used remote switch machines, but all of the accessible turnouts I used Caboose Hobbies manual switch throws, because I thought they looked alot better than the Atlas Remote switch machines. On my new layout, I'm planning on keeping most of the turnouts within arms reach, and using as many of the Caboose Hobbies manual throws as possible instead of forking out alot of cash for under the table remote switch machines or the unrealistic looking on top of the table machines. I prefer having the 'hands on' control of knowing I am the one responsible for throwing the switch. Makes it feel more realistic to me. I guess what I'm wondering is, is there anybody out there that can give me a good reason not to do it this way? I'd love to have all remote switches, if I could afford to do it, but I'm trying to keep costs down as much as possible this time around, and I like the way the Caboose Hobbies manual throws look and operate. Whatcha think?
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