We have used caboose O scale sprung throws for years on our modular layout.
They are excellent and the sprung feature insures positive contact.  Carry a
spare and if you knock one off going through set up you simply add a spare
with 5 minute epoxy.  By installing at the mid throw position with the
handle straight up they are pretty foolproof
Chuck Smith
http://www.trainweb.org/chucksmith/
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Bill Lane
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:44 AM
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Subject: {S-Scale List} Ground throws

Hi Guys,

I recently bought a bunch of the Caboose Industries O Scale sprung ground
throws for my new yard module in the making. I wanted to be sure I had the
needed throw. My other thoughts were possibly having sure a firm point
engagement that I could power route from the points greatly saving
additional wiring. Since they are modules, I have visions of blasting a
ground throw during a move through a doorway. If I could just screw on a new
unit without messing with wiring and a contactor, it would be MUCH better.

I did not try to install any yet because there is NO track down, but on the
5 second initial look-see, they are not as massively oversized as I
expected. What do ya'll think about relying on the points to carry the
power? I have not been a fan of it before, but again, I am hoping to GREATLY
simplify the wiring this time.

Thank You,
Bill Lane

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