06-28-2012, 07:30 AM
Thanks for the excellent advice , guys ....much appreciated . This is the only forum I'm active on so the advice here coupled with suggestions from 2 guys at work ( both accomplished mrrers ) has given me lots to chew on . Of course , there are pros and cons with all ideas . Money will have a significant bearing on my decision since I don't have much extra "hobby money " available .
The choices are : ....envelope , please
1. Just lean over the layout and activate the throw bars by hand . ( it's cheap
)
2. Use my existing Peco switches ( they're noisy and require a 1.5" x .75 " hole which I don't like )
3. Modify the Peco switch mounting to a spot under the benchwork , requiring only a small hole up to the throwbar .
4.Use Caboose Industry ground throws ( not a bad looking product especially if I go with N scale throws ....but $5-6 each :evil: )
5.Use one or more of the suggestions provided above by forum members .
6.Find another switch machine product ( under the layout style ) at a train sale .
...decisions, decisions .
Terry
The choices are : ....envelope , please
1. Just lean over the layout and activate the throw bars by hand . ( it's cheap
)2. Use my existing Peco switches ( they're noisy and require a 1.5" x .75 " hole which I don't like )
3. Modify the Peco switch mounting to a spot under the benchwork , requiring only a small hole up to the throwbar .
4.Use Caboose Industry ground throws ( not a bad looking product especially if I go with N scale throws ....but $5-6 each :evil: )
5.Use one or more of the suggestions provided above by forum members .
6.Find another switch machine product ( under the layout style ) at a train sale .
...decisions, decisions .
Terry
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