Peco switches with Caboose ground throws

[SouthPenn]

I just installed my first Peco switchs. I was going to use Caboose Ind ground throws. The hole in the switch throw bar is too small for the pin on the ground throw. There doesn't seem to be enough material in the throw bar to drill out the hole. How would you attach the ground throw to the switch?

Thanks

[cowman]

Certain Caboose throws come with a variety of attachment hooks for various brands of turnouts.  You do not need a sprung throw, as Peco has a built in spring.  Actually you do not need a throw, you can just use your finger or uncoupling tool (skewer) to turn them.  If you want the ground throw for looks and it is sprung, you can remove the spring.

Good luck,

Richard

[bagal]

If you are using code 83 you might find an answer here.

http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/t/244158.aspx

Bill

 

[hon30critter]

http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/p/244158/2722927.aspx#2722927

Clickable link.

[richhotrain]

bagal

If you are using code 83 you might find an answer here.

http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/t/244158.aspx

Bill

 

 

As I mentioned in my reply on that thread, throwing the point rails with your finger is a perfectly acceptable and, effective, method - - no need for a ground throw.

I would have to run down to the layout to verify this, but there should be enough room on the throwbar to drill that hole bigger.  Another way to accomplish the purpose is to use a hobby file to make the pin smaller on the ground throw.

Rich

Edit Note: I went down to the layout and looked at a Peco turnout. You're right, there is no room to make hole bigger.

[PC101]

I have been drilling (with a pin vice) out the ground thows to fit snug on the pin. Plus remove the small spring under the little pad between the code 100 points on the turnout and save the small spring. I do remember that the little spring needs to be removed before the turnout is laid in place, the little pad had two small tabs on the under side.

 

[maxman]

richhotrain

throwing the point rails with your finger is a perfectly acceptable and, effective, method - - no need for a ground throw.

I agree.

In my opinion use of the ground throw with a Peco turnout is sort of redundant and unnecessary.  Might as well save the money for something more necessary.

And a giant finger reaching in to flick the switch points is certainly no more objectionable than the same giant finger reaching in to flip the oversize handle on the switch stand.

[SouthPenn]

Thanks for the replys. The finger it is.