Happy New Year to all.
Could someone please help me with a link to installing ground throws. I think I understand how but would like to make sure before I start.
thanks
See if this helps. http://cid.railfan.net/ground2.html
What sort of ground throws to what sort of turnouts?
You need to be more specific: what type of switches ad what type of ground throws.
Very basically, a ground throw’s push arm connects to the turnout’s throw bar. This is done when both are in their neutral or center position. You use some kind of adhesive and/or track nails to secure the ground throw. If you are using some kind of raised road bed, you will need to build up the area where the ground throw will be located to make it level with the roadbed. (use a piece of cork turned upside down so the bevels mate).
Caboose Industries makes good ground throws, many people use their N-scale throws for HO because of their coser to scale appearance, (this only works with certain brands of turnouts). The HO throws are overscale but work very well. I paint mine the same color as the track rails which helps them blend in
Good Luck. Jay…
In reference to the instructions referred to by the link provide by On30shay (http://cid.railfan.net/ground2.html), a simpler method is to use the 'pin" or “nipple molded into the ground throw. Pu***he points of the turnout against the far rail and trim off the throw bar, leaving about a 1/4” exposed beyound the ties and drill a hole just large enough to seat the pin of the ground throw, (you may need to trim the length of the pin so it doesn’t drag on the roadbed). IMHO this method isn’t any more or less prototypical looking than any oversize ground throw with a piece of wire sticking out of it. In HO you won’t need any additional “springing” action than that provided by the ground throw itself. I have been using them this way with Atlas and Shinohara turnouts for about 20 years with complete success.