Switch BookHow to Fabricate ‘S”
Gauge Switches Richard Reichard has created a detailed instruction manual
that gives step by step instructions on "How to Fabricate 'S' Gauge Switches". I have the publication and have outlined and sampled it here. I
hope you will find this helpfull in determining if this publication is something
you want on your bookself. (Paul) Index:
Project List
Regular (30 degree) LH & RH Switches
15 degree LH & RH Switches
60 degree Wye Switch
Terminal Switch (1 to 4)
The Switch Machine
Introduction click here to see
Recommended Tools
Materials List
General Assembly Instructions (44 steps) click here to see first 7 steps
Rough Blank Sizes for Switch Bases
Track Dimensions Used for Switches
Spring Contacts (detail)
Photo Section (Pictures of switches in various stages of completion)
Drawing section (Full size layout drawings of all switches) click here to see wye drawing
1 to 4 (Terminal) Switch
The Switch Machine
Materials List
Recommended Tools
Assembly Instructions for Switch Machine
Detail Drawings for Switch Machine click here to
see a sample detail
Number and Letter Size of Drills (reference)
American National Taps & Dies (reference)
Order Information:
$18 (plus 2.50 postage)
Dick Reichard
326 W. Ensley Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
Email: rlraub at locl.net
