There is always the spring switch — the poor man’s power switch. But in an icy environment like Truckee I don’t know how well they perform.

Dr Zarkoff Wrote:
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> > Ok, why is this mainline switch a hand throw?
>
> Because 1) it's not within CTC and 2) if it was,
> it isn't used often enough to justify the
> investment. 30 years ago power swtich machines
> cost upwards of $20,000, and this figure doesn't
> include the slide plates, chairs, rods, signal
> control circuits, installation costs (labor), etc.
> Use your calculator and compensate for inflation.