Source for PC Board throw bar?

Model Railroader Layouts and layout building
1

There was an article (maybe a sidebar) in MR recently where the author had a source for PC board strips that were the right width to use as turnout throw bars. Anyone recall?

Thanks.

Jim

2

Try Clover House. There might be others, but this is the one supplier I could think of off hand.

Another source, but with no web presence, is:

Craftsman Specialty Supply
6567 Forty Mile Pointe Road
Rogers City, MI 49779-9433
Phone: (989) 734-3184

3

The width of a throw bar is really a personal choice. The prototype does not use a tie-width bar. They use tie rods or similar for the throw linkage. Proto87 Stores has some parts and suggestions for more realistic appearing throw mechanisms.

With that in mind, I cut my own throw bars with width and length to suit from a piece of PC board I bought at Radio Shack. I’ve used hand metal shears, hack saw, and an Atlas track saw to cut the PC board.

Fred W

4

If you are looking for a tie-width throw bar, Fast Tracks sells PC ties.