Manual versus Automatic Turnouts

Amcrash is doing that now on the Keystone Corridor. They (or Pohl Corp) would make em and ship em wherever. I've also seen tractor and trailers hauling "snap track" to some places...

the R/C airplane hobby has something to offer in this regard. They use plastic bell cranks and steel threaded rods that lend themselves nicely to moving remote points.

Old lawn mower throttles - yes

Wish i read this before i posted:

Folks:

Here's a project. Using the mechanical rod or wire methods described, construct an old-style armstrong interlocking plant. It has actually been done, but not often!

For real amusement, set it up to route power as well...

Cordially yours: Gerard P.

Arrrgghhhh! I don't believe in tabloid supernatural stuff, but I almost have to believe you're channeling Terry Flynn!

The Brits do that stuff all the time!