HO Manually Switching Switch Question

Tom, a friend has used bicycle brake handles and cables to remotely operate his manual switches on his layout. Works well for him and when I finish my tinplate layout, I plan on using his idea to operate my manual switches that are going to be difficult to reach.

Happy Rails!                                         Dave

I use New Rail Models Blue Point Switch Machine controllers.  I use Sullivan Models Golden Rod attached with a clevis for the operating lever, but you could also use a coat hanger or another similar stiff wire depending on the installation.  Below is a picture of the Blue Point installed, it is the same mounting style as a Tortoise.  

There is a cheaper version out there called a BullFrog, which can be found at the following link:

http://www.handlaidtrack.com/bf-0002

Can't say how good it is, I've never tried it, but it is cheaper than the Blue Point. 

Both of these manual controllers also have auxiliary contacts for powering your frogs, or controlling signals. 

Regards,

Jerry

djacobsen posted:

Tom, a friend has used bicycle brake handles and cables to remotely operate his manual switches on his layout. Works well for him and when I finish my tinplate layout, I plan on using his idea to operate my manual switches that are going to be difficult to reach.

Happy Rails!                                         Dave

Jerry, thanks for the link. One thing that surprised me though, the manual switch frogs are separate from the rods. Thanks though for the links.

Dave, I can understand what you mean by the brake handles. The question I have is, do you have any photos so I can see how you setup it. This does interest me. Thanks.