Ground throw: a machine that is used to move the point rails of a switch. It is built to a low profile, close to the ground, hence its name. An upright machine that does the same job is called a switch stand.
Ground throw
A low level manual switch stand used to move and lock the switch points to select a route through a turnout.
Guardrail ...
Ground throw
A device for throwing turnouts by hand that is not much higher than the top of the rail.
Guard rail ...
Ground Throw
A mechanical device (usually done manually) which will change the position of a turnout, and simultaneously change the position of the signal mounted on top of the ground throw.
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Now throw the ground throw bar the OTHER way and do the inner rail or curved piece. Glue it in place.
Now place two rails on the switch and line them up.
Cut the rails to length for now. Wire up the two outer rails and test them.
Locate where you will be placing your turnouts on your model railroad track plan. Will you be using remote turnout control or regular manual ground throw switches or both?
 See also: Track, Switch, Turnout, Rail, Train
  
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