of holes in the lever to provide some choices for connecting
the control rod.
The final step is to cross-drill the extension tube to secure it to
the bottom of the stand with a machine screw, so the exten-
sion will rotate when the stand is operated. The machine screw
replaces the threaded rod that comes with the switch stand, so
use the threaded rod to determine what size screw to use.
8. Here’s a closeup of the stock switch stand from
Sunset Valley Railroad. As designed. the brass cube at
the bottom of the stand is drilled to accept a threaded
rod. This will be replaced with a screw to secure a
brass tube to the cube and create the extension lever
required for use on the layout.
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