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Scale Switchstands for HO

Further to the interesting thread on turnout control for a switching layout, I have used Caboose Industries ground-throws in the past and been quite happy with them. But the next part of the yard to be built will have trolley wire overhead. I am not keen to be sticking my hand under it to throw turnouts, so I will be using pushrods mounted in the fascia. What I'm interested in knowing is if there are any scale switchstands in HO that operate - or at least have a target which turns when the turnout is thrown? Any suggestions or recommendations?

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mark_newton
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Mark, you might look at these.

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IIRC you have an interest in the Nickel Plate. Here are some targets like they used.
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It would probably be easy to make these work with the points.
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I have about a dozen packages of working switch stands that were brass kits. I want to say they were Cal Scale or something like that. They had round targets. I know they are around somewhere as I packed them up about four years ago along with some other parts so they wouldn't get lost. So much for that idea. If I find them I'll let you know who makes them.

Bruce

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Bruce Favinger

Excellent stuff, thanks very much Bruce.

All the best,

Mark.

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mark_newton

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think these are the former Alder Models products)

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Mountain Goat

All the best,

Mark.

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mark_newton

I had a look at this site, and apart from the jazzy looking switchstands, the Carter Brothers boxcar really caught my eye. What a lovely model. Perhaps I should consider a project in HOn3!

All the best,

Mark.

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mark_newton

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