S Scale Track Accessories

S Scale Track Accessories & Ground Throw Mechanisms

Caboose Industries has earned its reputation as the premier manufacturer of manual turnout control systems for model railroads, offering precision-engineered ground throw mechanisms that combine authentic railroad appearance with reliable mechanical operation. This S scale track accessories collection showcases the company's commitment to quality construction, scale fidelity, and operational excellence. Each ground throw provides the precise 0.190-inch travel distance required for S scale turnouts, ensuring smooth operation without binding, excessive force, or mechanical failure during operating sessions.

Sprung Ground Throw with Operating Target

The Caboose Industries sprung ground throw with operating target represents the premium solution for S scale turnout control, featuring internal stainless steel springs that connect directly to turnout mechanisms and automatically compensate for overtravel. This intelligent design eliminates the need for custom spring fabrication while ensuring positive positioning and smooth throw action regardless of minor variations in installation or turnout geometry. The integrated operating target adds authentic railroad character with numbered indicators that rotate to display the current turnout position, providing both visual confirmation and scale realism. The low-level design maintains proper scale appearance while remaining accessible for operation, and the robust construction withstands thousands of operating cycles without degradation or loss of spring tension.

Rigid Ground Throw with Operating Target

For installations where trackage, structures, or scenery prevent the use of sprung mechanisms, the rigid ground throw with operating target offers the same authentic appearance and numbered target functionality in a more compact configuration. This design requires modelers to create custom springs for overtravel compensation, providing flexibility for unique installation scenarios where standard sprung mechanisms cannot be accommodated. The rigid construction delivers positive mechanical action with precise throw distance, while the operating target maintains the same numbered indicator system found on sprung models. This versatility makes rigid ground throws ideal for complex track arrangements, urban scenes with limited clearance, or situations where custom spring configurations provide superior performance for specific turnout types.

Rigid Ground Throw Without Target

The minimal-profile rigid ground throw without target provides reliable turnout control in the most space-constrained installations, offering the same precise 0.190-inch travel and robust construction in a streamlined package. This design eliminates the operating target assembly, reducing overall height and footprint for applications where clearance is critical or where visual simplicity is preferred. Despite its compact dimensions, the mechanism maintains the same quality construction and smooth operation that characterizes all Caboose Industries products. Modelers appreciate this option for hidden trackage, staging yards, or locations where operating targets would be obscured by scenery or structures, allowing functional turnout control without compromising layout design or operational capability.

Precision Engineering & Scale Fidelity

All Caboose Industries ground throws feature precision-machined components manufactured to exacting tolerances, ensuring consistent performance and long service life. The 0.190-inch travel distance is specifically calibrated for S scale turnout geometry, providing the exact throw required for reliable point movement without excessive force or binding. The low-level design maintains scale appearance by positioning control mechanisms at ground level rather than using unrealistic tower-mounted levers, while the numbered targets on equipped models replicate prototype railroad practice. The durable construction utilizes corrosion-resistant materials that withstand the environmental conditions typical of model railroad layouts, including temperature variations, humidity, and repeated handling during operating sessions.

Complete Your S Scale Layout

Track accessories work in concert with other layout components to create fully operational model railroads. Explore our comprehensive S Scale Train Accessories collection for additional operational and detailing components, S Scale Tichy Scenery for architectural details and structure components, and S Scale Bar Mills Scenery for laser-cut wood accessories. Modelers working in multiple scales will find similar ground throw solutions in our HO Scale Track Accessories and O Scale Track Accessories collections. Visit the official Caboose Industries website for installation instructions, technical specifications, and their complete line of manual turnout controls and model railroad operating accessories that bring authentic railroad operation to layouts of all scales and configurations.