Caboose Industries Ground Throw

Thanks John - understand what you meant now.

 

I added the first of two Caboose Industries ground throws today. On the 206S model for Peco turnouts I had to slightly ream out the hole larger to fit the Peco turnout lever post. Then I reinforced the turnout by drive extra spikes which made it good and solid. The siding where they are mounted has sheet cork glued to high density foam. On top of that I mounted a pad for the ground throw, and after some adjustment to the pad by sanding to get it at the right level I secured the ground throw with rail spikes. Then I gently flowed some thin ACC on each side to further reinforce it. They are both working like a charm and my problem of getting into the tight area adjacent to the start of my incline is solved.

100_5246-2 by John Moore posted Feb 19, 2018 at 12:17 PM

 

Looks like a nice solid mount, ought to work well.

 

I wish Caboose would come out with an updated version of these that are smaller. I mean, the technology exists to make smaller, yet functional ground throws in N (and maybe even Z scale). I bought a couple of these when I was new in N scale, but they look too huge and clumsy for my layout.

 

Compared to the throws that come with some turnouts these are much smaller. To me even smaller would be a challenge for my five thumbs to manipulate.

100_5249-5 by John Moore posted Feb 19, 2018 at 7:05 PM

 

I sort of agree with Metro Red Line, a little smaller would be better; however, I have to agree with John as well, if you have 5 thumbs then anything smaller might be a challenge.

If size is an issue, there are always ways and means to "hide them" a little with some well placed scenery so they aren't as prominent on the layout.

 

Well here is a comparison.

100_5253-7 by John Moore posted Feb 19, 2018 at 7:34 PM

Far less a foot print, and I don't know if they could keep the strength sizing smaller. These exert pressure on either direction of throw which keeps the point firmly against the rail.