Can anyone identify this switch (turnout)? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Putnam DivisionOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

We (the modular group) got this switch in a box of donations. Unboxed and with some O scale for roadbed, Gargraves flex track and scenery materials. I have never seen one. Can any identify it. The base is thin plastic.

Peter

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9/30/216:48 AM

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Putnam DivisionOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Back in the early PostWar period (early 50s), alternative manufacturers of 3 rail switches popped up. I got out my copies of Toy Trains Magazine to see if I could identify it.....but I could not.

Here is the results of my research:

The 1st picture is a switch machine that looks similar from the Pioneer Co of Chicago.

The next pictures are ads from the 3 switch makers I found:

Bob Peare of New Jersey

Eric Fuchs of Boston

House of Trains, Hirth Hobbies, of Chicago

Great prices anyway....

Peter

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Bill DeBrookeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

It is a Gargraves Phantom Line Switch. The one i have has Tenshodo's Switch Machines. In a hurry will post pictures tonight.

gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Bill beat me to it. I just sold a bunch of those.

clem kOGR Forum Member

The Hirth turnout is really nice, 100mph like the Ad states. even has the electric switch machine built into the underside

AlanRailOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I have a bunch too boxed with controllers.

The flat design of the switch motor is cool but I don't use them.

9/30/2110:44 AM

Putnam DivisionOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thank you, gents! I love a mystery like this.....when were switches like this made?

Peter

9/30/2111:07 AM

Bill DeBrookeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Here is a picture of the Gargraves switch in its box. Also pix of switch machine

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Steve HorvathOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Switch motors appear to be Tenshodo Twin coil.

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