Turnout switch machines

[zoegraf]

As much as I like a manula turnout, is there a way to have a manual turnout mechanism without having one of those large throwbars? I'l like to go with a nice to scale switch stand. I'm wondering if there is a way to make it spring loaded.

I'm trying to avoid a switch machine, but am open to the idea if it is plausable in my case.

I have 1" foam gluled to a door that is 1 3/8" thick totalling 2 3/8". Could a switch machine be installed with this thickness?

 

[jdetray]

Here's a thread that discusses this question and shows one solution:

http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25994

I have used the method shown in the thread above through up to 6 inches of benchwork and scenery.

- Jeff

 

[zoegraf]

Here's a thread that discusses this question and shows one solution:

http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25994

I have used the method shown in the thread above through up to 6 inches of benchwork and scenery.

- Jeff

Great! Thanks. I really like how small they are. They should be great for my module.