I'm Looking for Recommendations for a switch stand
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I'm not sure what a harp stand is, but here is a link to a picture of a Sunset Valley switch stand that is very nice:
http://www.svrronline.com/images/ssvr28.JPG
They also make ground throws.
There are some very nice European manufacturers too, such as Reppingen or FGB, but I assumed that you wanted the N/A type? If not, let me know and I'll dig up some links to them for you.
Keith
http://www.svrronline.com/images/ssvr28.JPG
They also make ground throws.
There are some very nice European manufacturers too, such as Reppingen or FGB, but I assumed that you wanted the N/A type? If not, let me know and I'll dig up some links to them for you.
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Posted By jimtyp on 02/21/2008 10:34 AM
I'm looking at instaling a couple of switches and like the looks of the Harp Switch Stand. I see Ozark has them. Anyone know who else might sell these or has other recommendations on something similar?
Jim,
I used the Llagas switch stands sold by C&OCRY: www.cocry.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc.
The link from Keith, and those from C&OCRY are not Harp switch stands. Here's a real harp, at the EBT:
gold.mylargescale.com/PeteThornton/Trackbits/prototype/ebt-3way-stub-pt-photo.jpg
Rog has some very scale-looking models on his outdoor layout, though I'm not sure where he got them, I did find a new supplier: Grants Pass and Pacific Railroad selling a true 'Harp' stand.
However, let me tell you I preferred the low-lying Tenmille throws. The tall switch stands got tangled by the garden hose when I watered the plants! /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/doze.gif
I'm looking at instaling a couple of switches and like the looks of the Harp Switch Stand. I see Ozark has them. Anyone know who else might sell these or has other recommendations on something similar?
Jim,
I used the Llagas switch stands sold by C&OCRY: www.cocry.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc.
The link from Keith, and those from C&OCRY are not Harp switch stands. Here's a real harp, at the EBT:
gold.mylargescale.com/PeteThornton/Trackbits/prototype/ebt-3way-stub-pt-photo.jpg
Rog has some very scale-looking models on his outdoor layout, though I'm not sure where he got them, I did find a new supplier: Grants Pass and Pacific Railroad selling a true 'Harp' stand.
However, let me tell you I preferred the low-lying Tenmille throws. The tall switch stands got tangled by the garden hose when I watered the plants! /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/doze.gif
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I use the SVRR ground throws. Kept banging into the ones that stick up, and breaking them. Jerry
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Jim,
If your really looking for harp switch stands you won't find any that are better than the ones by Allan at Grants Pass & Pacific.
Some cleaning and assembly is required but he supplies all parts necessary including the drill bit.
You are aware that a harp stand is reverse signaling to most type stands, therefore requires a reverse throw rod action. No big deal, and Allan
supplies full instructions for the installation of the reverse rod. This is a prototypical situation used by many small backwoods/shortline railroads.
Your right nothing looks better than a harp, but on the ground installation does make them very vulnerable as has been stated.
Good luck.
Rick
If your really looking for harp switch stands you won't find any that are better than the ones by Allan at Grants Pass & Pacific.
Some cleaning and assembly is required but he supplies all parts necessary including the drill bit.
You are aware that a harp stand is reverse signaling to most type stands, therefore requires a reverse throw rod action. No big deal, and Allan
supplies full instructions for the installation of the reverse rod. This is a prototypical situation used by many small backwoods/shortline railroads.
Your right nothing looks better than a harp, but on the ground installation does make them very vulnerable as has been stated.
Good luck.
Rick
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Jim,
Here is the link for the Grants Pass harps: http://www.grantspassandpacificrailroad.com/prod01.htm
Hartford Products also makes a brass harp stand. The link to it is: http://www.hartfordpr.com/
I have a few of the Hartford I bought from Bob a few years ago but never assembled. But they look very sturdy if assembled correctly.
Hope this helps.
Here is the link for the Grants Pass harps: http://www.grantspassandpacificrailroad.com/prod01.htm
Hartford Products also makes a brass harp stand. The link to it is: http://www.hartfordpr.com/
I have a few of the Hartford I bought from Bob a few years ago but never assembled. But they look very sturdy if assembled correctly.
Hope this helps.
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