Locking up your layout - 5
fingers. I came up with a way to secure the throwbar from
being moved unless it was first unlocked, using inexpensive
and readily available hardware items.
Whatever method you have to control your turnouts, it’s
important that the locks you use are “keyed alike.” These
locks allow the same key to open multiple locks. That way,
your crews aren’t trying to match the right key to the right
lock on your layout. A simple web search for “keyed-alike
locks” will turn up a variety of options and styles that are
available to purchase.
The “Rube Goldberg” Method
Since I wanted to prevent my turnout points from throwing
unless they were unlocked, I had to come up with a method
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8: Despite most of his layout being scenicked,
James was able to retrofit his equipment locks to
his turnouts, gates, and other items.
MRH-Dec 2013
