And here we are with Switch Stand Test #2!
This is an S scale NJ International Low Ramapo switch stand. The mast really seems too high for a low stand, but I think it looks OK. For those wondering where the name 'Ramapo' came from, aside from the Ramapo River and Ramapo Mountains in Southern New York State, the prototype was made by the Ramapo Iron Works in that same area. The mechanism is a real jewel and the throw handle moves with the position. It also has working red and green 12v lantern lights, too! The key to getting switch stands to operate with turnouts is to drill another hole in the throw bar of the stand as close to the stand as possible to shorten the throw distance. I'll get this one installed and see how it works out. Stay tuned!





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