Re: {S-Scale List} Track Switches

[sscale]

> I wonder why the stand that moves the points of a switch is called
a
> "Switch Stand". It is not call a turnout stand, so
why call a switch a
> turnout. 
>
We've been
through this before.  Here's a complete explanation from people who
actually make the
stuff-
http://www.lbfoster-railproducts.com/Turnouts.asp
Stan
Stokrocki