power routing problems caused by loose point contact.
The unit has a very low profile and can be mounted up close
to the turnout but not interfere with locomotive footboards or
car steps. The low profile allows them to be blended into the
surrounding scenery, and they can be set up for either right- or
left-hand operation.
The all-metal ground throw is a very durable unit and will with-
stand many years of operation without failure. Nicholas has
had some of his from a previous manufacturer in service for
over 30 years and they are still going strong. Three finally did
fail; two wore out the lever rivet and one broke a spring. Stone
repaired all three and now they are back in service.
The Bitter Creek Models product line also includes cast white
metal detail parts and HO and HOn3 freight car and passenger
trucks of interest to modelers of the 1860 to 1910 era. Many
of the detail parts have a heritage that dates back to the days
of Red Ball and Binkley craftsman kits. “I am in the process of
bringing out a line of car kits, again for the early rail era mod-
eler as well as adding new trucks and detail parts to the line,”
Stone said.
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Their mailing address and
phone number is:
Bitter Creek Models
PO Box 1601
Afton, WY
307-886-0703
