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Enhance the operational realism of your S scale model railroad with precision-engineered track accessories from Caboose Industries, the industry leader in manual turnout control systems. This collection features professional-grade ground throw mechanisms designed specifically for S scale layouts, offering reliable manual control of turnouts with authentic railroad appearance and smooth, positive operation. Each ground throw provides precise throw distance and durable construction that ensures years of dependable service on your model railroad.
Caboose Industries offers both sprung and rigid ground throw designs to accommodate different layout requirements and installation scenarios. The sprung ground throw with operating target features internal stainless steel springs that connect directly to turnouts, automatically taking up overtravel while providing positive positioning and an operating low-level target with numbers for enhanced realism. The rigid ground throw with operating target offers the same authentic appearance with numbered targets but requires modelers to create custom springs for overtravel compensation, making it ideal for situations where trackage, buildings, or scenery prevent installation of sprung mechanisms. For minimal-profile installations, the rigid ground throw without target provides reliable turnout control in the most space-constrained locations.
All ground throws feature precise 0.190-inch travel distance perfectly matched to S scale turnout requirements, ensuring smooth operation without binding or excessive force. The low-level design maintains scale appearance while remaining accessible for operation, and the robust construction withstands repeated use during operating sessions. Expand your S scale layout with our complete range of S Scale Train Accessories, S Scale Tichy Scenery, S Scale Bar Mills Scenery, and S Scale Rslaserkits. For track accessories in other scales, browse our HO Scale Track Accessories, O Scale Track Accessories, and N Scale Track Accessories collections. Visit Caboose Industries to explore their complete line of manual turnout controls and model railroad operating accessories.
Manual ground throw mechanisms represent the most authentic method of controlling turnouts on model railroads, replicating the prototype railroad practice of using ground-mounted switch stands to align track switches. Caboose Industries has specialized in manufacturing precision ground throws since the company's founding, earning a reputation among serious model railroaders for producing the most reliable and realistic manual turnout controls available. These S scale ground throws maintain the same exacting standards that have made Caboose Industries the preferred choice for modelers who demand operational excellence and scale fidelity.
The fundamental difference between sprung and rigid ground throws lies in how they handle the mechanical overtravel inherent in turnout operation. The sprung design incorporates internal stainless steel springs that automatically compensate for overtravel, allowing direct connection to turnout throw bars without additional components. This self-contained spring mechanism ensures smooth, positive throws while maintaining constant pressure that holds points firmly against stock rails, preventing unwanted movement during train operations. The operating low-level target adds visual confirmation of turnout alignment, with numbered indicators that enhance both realism and operational clarity during switching movements.
Rigid ground throws serve specialized installation requirements where sprung mechanisms cannot be accommodated due to space constraints or scenic elements. The rigid design with operating target provides the same authentic appearance and numbered target indicators while requiring modelers to fabricate custom spring mechanisms for overtravel compensation. This flexibility proves invaluable when installing ground throws in tight locations where buildings, platforms, or other trackside structures occupy the space normally required for sprung mechanisms. The basic rigid throw offers the most compact footprint for installations where even target mechanisms cannot fit, maintaining reliable turnout control in the most challenging scenic situations.
The precise 0.190-inch throw distance engineered into these ground throws matches the point travel requirements of quality S scale turnouts, ensuring proper alignment without binding or excessive mechanical stress. The low-level mounting design keeps the mechanisms close to track level, maintaining scale appearance while remaining accessible for finger operation during switching sessions. Robust construction using quality materials ensures these ground throws will provide reliable service through countless operating sessions, making them a sound investment for serious S scale modelers. Complete your S scale layout infrastructure with our S Scale Miller Engineering Scenery for illuminated signs and lighting effects. Model railroaders working in other scales will find similar quality track control solutions in our HO Scale Track Accessories, On30 Track Accessories, and O Scale Track Accessories collections. Learn more about Caboose Industries' complete range of manual turnout controls, ground throws, and model railroad operating accessories at Caboose Industries, where precision engineering meets authentic railroad operation for discerning model railroaders.
