Lou1985 posted:I use caboose ground throws on all the switches on my layout. Since the 2 mains are loops the switches pretty much stay in one direction unless I'm changing trains, locomotives, or cars out. Since I use command control I just walk up to the switch and throw it by hand when I need it to move. No switch on my layout is non-derailing. I just put a dot of green paint on the side of the throw handle that sets the switch to straight through. That way I can tell at a glance if the switch is set to straight or the diverging route.
I do plan to use the caboose ground throws for all but those that I can't reach, and some other method, like described in the next post, unless I can see a way to use some kind of reach device to throw a caboose from a distance.
