With the re-building of one of my layouts I’ve decided to go with Atlas code 83 flex track and turnouts, actuated by CI ground throws. The quandry is: what is the throw length of the Atlas turnouts and what would be the matching CI part? They have throws with .165 throw, .190 throw, and .280 throw. There’s no mention of throw length on the Atlas package and website, and no mention of which part to use with which t.o. on the CI site. They just mention that they have throws with selectable ends for different makes of track. This is for HO.
The Caboose Industries .190 sprung ground throws (97-202) work just fine with Atlas, Peco, and Walthers/Shinohara HO scale code 83 turnouts, as well as code 100 products.
The CI .135 throws are for N scale, and .280 is for O scale, according to the Walthers catalog.
Thanks for the info, but I didn’t mention the .135 throws; I know they are for N. CI makes a ground throw with .165 that according to CI’s site works for both N and HO. That’s one that I wondered if it would work with the Atlas code 83 t.o. I tend trust the manufacturer’s site over Walthers anyday.
For Atlas Code 83 turnouts, you want the HO-gauge ground throws with the .190" throw. The .165" throws don’t have quite enough travel, or at least are much more critical to position. Using the sprung throws will absorb any little bit of overtravel. I’m using the 202S part number.
Jim
Perfect - exactly what I needed to know. It’s a shame Atlas or CI doesn’t have throw length info on either of their websites; it would make life so much easier for some of us.