I’m modeling a B&O branch line in central Ohio. I have a number of pictures, including some from Willard yard that show low level switchstands with 4 concave dished faces, 2 green and 2 yellow. I found this picture on line
http://www.pbase.com/image/101159211
I remember these from the interchange yard here in Mansfield back in the '50’s and '60’s.
Does anyone know if these are available, preferably lighted, in HO?
I found this. The dish faces are black and could be painted, and the lenses could be replaced. I hope this helps.
http://www.bobthetrainguy.com/tomar-alexander-ho-scale-illuminated-switch-stands-operating-leds/
Thanks for the reply Alex. I thought the Tomar switchstand looked promising also, so I bought one. As you point out, the colors are wrong, but so is the shape. The faces are flat, not dished and the jewels are way too big, they take up most of the face; there’s not much left to paint even if I wanted to. I also can’t see how I could change the red jewel to amber. It may be the closest thing available, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to ask if anyone knows of something better.
Bill
I also would have to go w/ the Tomar products, they tend to be more inclined to the prototype B&O signaling and would have figured to also include the sw stands.
Not sure if those discs are easily changed, but replcing w/ “sequins” and adding the jewel/ lenses may be an option. Small sequins have the size and shape you are looking for. I’ve only used them for lamp shades but may be worth a look.
Not lighted but look near the bottom of this page. http://www.njinternational.com/hoswitch.htm
Pete
ALEX WARSHAL’S, link, if anyone else, is interested to view:
http://www.bobthetrainguy.com/tomar-alexander-ho-scale-illuminated-switch-stands-operating-leds/
Frank
Pete,
I’ll have to take a closer look at the NJ International part. It looks like what I want but I’d like to hold one in my hand first…if it was just lighted. Thanks.
Bill