w124bob Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 I'm getting to the stage where I want to install cosmetic switch stands( about 8) but really don't know whats appropriate for an '80s era diesel depot. This being the UK there is also the issue of whats available. Firstly when did those modern big yellow handle style appear in the US, also anyone scratch built any style of switch stand? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 not sure of the year those modern eco switch stands came in to use, but i've these coming in the post if it helps https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155378922627 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Dear Bob, Rapido do some of the better plastic switchstands I've seen https://rapidotrains.com/detail-parts/railcrew/switch-stands.html and yet to see a better "bowtie"/"backsaver" handle than the etched ones by Tony Sissons... https://tonysissons.zenfolio.com/p669006663 Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
w124bob Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 15 hours ago, long island jack said: not sure of the year those modern eco switch stands came in to use, but i've these coming in the post if it helps https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155378922627 I spotted these, let us know on here how the Royal Mail/Customs charges work out please. I also found the Rapido ones, I emailed Rapido UK regarding a UK supply. Sadly they won't be stocking them in the UK. I'd forgotten about Tony Sissons and his various etches so thanks for the link. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 I personally go with Caboose Industries throws, a bit oversized, but then I use them as functional switches rather than just cosmetic jobbies. Those Tony Sissons ones look great, just wish I could actually buy some rather than a google picture of them 🤨 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) Mine have landed, they look OK bit of flash to clean off Edited March 25, 2023 by long island jack 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
w124bob Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) 53 minutes ago, long island jack said: Mine have landed, they look OK bit of flash to clean off Did you get stung for any customs and RM admin fees, just noticed the seller is in Europe despite the price quoted in $. Some interesting other stuff there too, Alco engine block looks particularly tempting! Edited March 25, 2023 by w124bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 no E-bay took care of all that, just postage to pay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) Dear Nick, Quote Those Tony Sissons ones look great, just wish I could actually buy some rather than a google picture of them You can buy the etched bowtie handles themselves, just email Tony on the address in the photo description... https://tonysissons.zenfolio.com/p669006663/h3d6f869a (see below the image, towards the bottom left... I have purchased them from Tony this way, 100% would-reccomend, and will be purchasing more myself...) Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr Edited March 28, 2023 by Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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