installing caboose 101 ground throws

[jaretos]

I am having a problem trying to install ground throws. I am using atlas code 83 #4 turnouts. It seems the hole where i am supposed to put the throw ( on the side of the turnout ) is too small for it. Do i need to carefully drill a bigger hole or am i doing something wrong? I appreciate any help!

john

[oleirish]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jaretos

I am having a problem trying to install ground throws. I am using atlas code 83 #4 turnouts. It seems the hole where i am supposed to put the throw ( on the side of the turnout ) is too small for it. Do i need to carefully drill a bigger hole or am i doing something wrong? I appreciate any help!HI:I use alot of ground throws my self,some times you have to inlarge the holes in the switch arm,I use an #11 blade to open them up a little.
OLE[:)]'IRISH

john

[jaretos]

thank you! I just didn't want to do any damage to the switch arm before i checked with someone.

[Don Gibson]

Ole:

I beieve What you are calling a "switch arm" we know as a THROW BAR. The holes can be enlarged with an appropiate drill bit or exacto blade. Your choice.
Make sure the Gound throw's are anchored into your ply.

I like to put small nails on both sides of the ground throw to serve as handle 'stop's'. Then they are easier to grab.'

[rogerhensley]

Here's an article in the NMRA Beginner's Pages that may help.
http://www.nmra.org/beginner/ground_throw.html