Groundthrows

[plint]

Are they easy to install?  I have older atlas remote switches that I use manually and would like to apply groundthrows and take off the black clunky remote parts.
Thanks

[jward]

they are not hard to install. the type that are sprung are a little easier to install.

[jbrock27]

I understand many like to use the Caboose Hobbies N scale ones as they look more in place than the HO ones.

[jbrock27]

Let's ask Wayne if he uses the N or HO scale ones.

[Len]

The ground throws blend in a little better if you add a bit of "rust" to the throw arm and weight. The actuating rod would stay black, as they were generally covered in grease.

Len

[plint]

Nice layout Wayne!  So the groundthrows just attach to the control lever/arm  on the switch  and I don't nee the remote control part, right?

[jbrock27]

So the groundthrows just attach to the control lever/arm  on the switch  and I don't nee the remote control part, right?

Right.  The ground throw eliminates the remote control part, which is the purpose of using them.

Thank you for the response Wayne.  For future powering of those turnouts you need to, any thought to Servo Motors?  I have read about and seen them successfully implemented.

[electrical whiz kid]

Wayne;
Some time ago, I read about the use of Baker-or Mantua-couplers (yes; some people still use them).  The writer was commenting on how unrealistic they appeared; however, I think it is one of those things-like subway graffiti at 125th street:  After a while, you don't even see them anymore.  I guess the simplicity and reliability of them far outweighs the cosmetic upside, for some people. 
I am installing Caboose throws on turnouts that are close to the edge.   I want to try and set up their stands-these can rotate round 90 degrees (approx.).  I figure that if they are far enough into the background (but not too far...), I can use them in conjunction with my Tortoise machines. 

Rich. C   

[Len]

You're probably right, Len, but paint doesn't stick to Delrin very well.   

Wayne

Have you tried spraying them with a CA accellorator, ZIP-Kick or similar, then using a microbrush to apply a thin coat of of CA gel to the surface first? Then put some rust color weathering powder on a slightly bent 4x6 index card and gently puff it on to the surface while the gel is still wet.

Don't use the liquid CA, it will run into places you don't want it. It will not lock the Delrin up hard, but it gums things up enough to notice.

Len