the shelf, such that the lock would slip through and hold the
chain across the lever on the switch stand.
Doing real work
My working switch stands have been a hit with operators. They
do a great job of emulating the work involved in operating a
switch. Consequently, they also encourage operators to take
their time and think about what they are doing. Unlike push-
buttons or toggles, these make it impossible to quickly line a
route through town with a few finger flicks. Throwing a switch
takes time, so conductors quickly figure out how to do their
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11. To help operators confirm that the turnouts have
been thrown, S scale switch stands with swivelling
targets are mounted to the head ties of each switch.
