Make a Model Railroad Switch Stand Handle!

🔶I'll show you how to make one of those yellow switch stand handles for your model railroad layout. Fun little project that will add lots of realism, for very little $. You guys tell me which one is best - and that's the one that goes on my layout!
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Link to my HO scale resized yellow switch stand photo: drive.google.com/file/d/1Ng2p...
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Lately I've been focused on detailing my details. I try to do quality work that you can apply to your layout, whether you're just starting, or circling back around like I am. Not trying to monetize, just trying to pay it forward and give back what I have learned. I think it's the right thing to do.
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[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Thanks for voting, guys! Looks like the left one (piano wire) is the winner. That's the one on my layout now!

[@handlaidtracksand3dprinted922]

Great video! Very well explained. I like how bright yellow the larger wire looks. That adds much to the realism for me.

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Thanks! I definitely get what you mean - I think I need to touch up that smaller one with some more yellow. Thanks for watching, I appreciate your feedback!

[@JoeyBPhotography]

I like the thickness of the one on the left, personally, looks to scale based on what that figures hand size would be. I found this video at the perfect time, I'm working on modernizing micro engineering switch stands right now and I was wondering about those handles. Thanks for sharing this!

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Glad you found it helpful! I think the left one is closer to scale too. I also agree with another viewer, that the yellow needs to be a little brighter.

[@adrielmourey]

the left one !

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Thanks AD! I agree - The Left One!

[@modelingnorfolksouthernin2265]

Great video. You have covered a topic I have been researching for a long time with no avail. Thank you.

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Thanks man! I couldn’t find them either, so decided to take matters into my own hands, literally. I really appreciate your comment.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Enjoyed your new upload you done there.

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Thanks Medway!

[@TheyCallHimDietSeth]

Great video, thanks so much for sharing! It's a tough call but I think I'd vote for the piano wire version on the left.

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Thanks Seth! I like the left one too.

[@TheSteelRoad]

Nice work mate! Id go with the one on the left 😎

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Thanks Steel Road! So far the left is the clear winner!

[@valdairoliveiras2448]

Novo inscrito amigo Brasil

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Obrigado!!

[@derekalexander4030]

Great tutorial, any idea when they started using them?

[@MyFingerLakesRailwayLayout]

Thanks! Not sure, but seems like post-1978. I think they have gained in popularity in more recent years. Take care - Bill.