Switch stands

UP standard is 8'6" from track centerline.  Others should be similar.

Link to diagram

Wow, I didn't realize the

Wow, I didn't realize the NMRA made a Standards Gage in 1:1 scale

Handy link dave

link to the drawings is handy. Will save them for future reference. Thanks

CNRHA

The CNR historic association ( http://cnrha.ca) published a selection of drawings from the CN archives many years ago that showed most of the standards that CN used during your era.  If you ask around someone might have a drawing of the switch stand standards.  I'll see if I have the drawings accessible and get back to you if I find anything useful.

Marc Simpson

1:1 Standards Gauge....

And man is that thing awkward to carry around, when you're out working on the ROW  (rothflmao)

Thanks for the link, Marc. I

Thanks for the link, Marc. I hope you get back to me; you're keeping me in suspense. : )

I have a bag of ten of these, but do not know if they are appropriate for 1956.

Sounds right, Dave. My

Sounds right and thanks for the link, Dave. My turnouts have the two ties' ends at about that length for the switch posts to stand on.

1:1 Standards Gauge...

...This is a B&O clearance car. Most of the big roads had at least one. Pennsy used a modified coach, the "fingers" could fold down flush with the car for transit.

I stole the picture from Pinterest it is by Peidmont Fossel.

Interesting car, Graeme. I

Interesting car, Graeme. I didn't know such a car existed.

Ooh!

I actually have a Tyco model of a clearance car! That's pretty cool seeing a prototype! I may have to do some painting now, and get it on my layout!

As for switch stands... my turnouts are all EZ track, but I've been thinking of putting some static switch stands at the turnouts... what would be an appropriate switch stand for the late 1800s? (think Wild West, that you would see in the movies)

Clearance Check Car

Here's the one I have... (I found this photo on the internet... mine is in a box that I'll be grabbing it from tomorrow)

 

I'm not a fan of the yellow plastic, but seeing the prototype, it's given me some good ideas!

NEW PROJECT!!!! w00t!

"what would be an appropriate

Maybe "harp" style ? I've seen models of them but don't know who makes them, perhaps a google search will turn up something.....DaveB 

I decided to go with these

I decided to go with these for now.

It has been a couple of years

It has been a couple of years and I finally got to putting together the throws.

I just have to put on the targets and paint them yellow.

Who makes the switch throw you're using?

Good evening!

In the 2 prior posts, you show a couple of pages of diagrams and then some finished switch throws.

Are these commercial products or something that needs to be scratchbuilt?

Inquiring minds in Ohio would like to know........

Tim Moran Akron, OH

@Free-Mo Tim

For your consideration, there is a source I found a while back that you might like.

Osborn Model Kits

They are for CP, CN and others. They are, as I see, decorative only.

update

   Looking good Dee,   I was thinking of your Stonehammer scene  the other day when someone asked for suggestions for a small shelf layout ....DaveB

@Tim, They are the

@Tim,

They are the instructions to the switch stands that Osborne Models make.

They are laser cut wood and are a bit crude, but look good after being painted.

@DaveB, Thanks. The stands

@DaveB,

Thanks. The stands are kind of the finishing touch in regards to track side details.

Thank you!

Good morning!

I appreciate your quick reply with the information! The switch stands look like they would easily pass the "3 foot" rule for viewing!

Happy New Year and I look forward to your work at Stonehammer!

Tim Moran Akron, OH

Wishing you a Happy New Year

Wishing you a Happy New Year Tim.

They definitely pass the "3 foot" rule for viewing.

Cheers.

Osborne kits

I can attest that the Osborne kits are fantastic looking in N scale.  The hardest part is to decide whether to assemble the target in the thrown or open position.

@Eric

I have the kit. My goal is to link the throw to the turnout. That was the goal I stated a few years back, but I have made no progress on it yet. I need to get back into making things.

Osborne kits

I have built a couple airplanes and also their workstation. The airplanes are somewhat fascinating in that you assemble something that looks abstractly like an airplane, take sandpaper or sanding sticks to it per their instructions, and an aircraft miraculously appears.