are atlas turn out throws .190 or .165

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I would like to use ground throws on the atlas code 83 turn outs what is their throw .190 or .165. would to like to use caboose industries brand. thanks

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It shouldn’t make much of a difference if you use music wire to make your hook up. Take a look at the NMRA Beginner’s Pages where there is an article on installing Caboose Industries Ground Throws on Atlas turnouts. It’s under Let’s Build Trackwork, Install a Ground Throw - Intermediate to Advanced.

http://www.nmra.org/beginner/

Roger

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Dave: although I model in N scale, I think my experience with ground throws applies–use the sprung caboose industries ground throws, not the rigid. I found the rigid had too long a throw and moved the rails. Almost all the ground throws that I installed were direct connected to the throw bar. I have a double track main line near the front edge of the layout and used brass wire under the outer main to throw turnouts on the inner main. Hope that helps.

Ray