{"product_id":"caboose-industries-103r-ho-scale-hi-level-rigid-ground-throw-with-target-new","title":"Caboose Industries 103R HO\/S Scale Hi-Level Rigid Ground Throw with Target (0.190\" Travel)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCaboose Industries 103R\u003c\/strong\u003e is a manual \u003cstrong\u003eground throw\u003c\/strong\u003e for hand-operating model-railroad turnouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caboose Industries' \u003cstrong\u003eHi-Level rigid ground throw\u003c\/strong\u003e with operating target — patterned after the tall stand-up switch stands used by the Milwaukee Road and many other railroads. The 180° handle rotation turns the target 90° through small gears for prototype-correct visual cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO and S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.190\" (matches typical HO \/ S turnouts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid + Hi-Level prototype switch stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operating — 180° handle rotation = 90° target rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype basis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milwaukee Road-style tall switch stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaboose Industries part:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103R (Walthers 097-103)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the sprung version of the Hi-Level, see the 204S — same prototype basis, but with internal stainless springs for direct turnout connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Caboose Industries:\u003c\/strong\u003e US manufacturer (Mt. Prospect, Illinois) and the industry-standard maker of model-railroad \u003cstrong\u003eground throws\u003c\/strong\u003e — the manual, hand-operated turnout-control accessory used by serious modellers on every scale from N through O. All Caboose Industries ground throws are molded from strong, self-lubricating black Delrin. An external cam provides maximum life and travel; the ingenious internal mechanism gives a positive lock in both straight and curved throws (effective from 10° above horizontal to the full down position). A detent assists in holding the handle horizontal for installation. Both \u003cstrong\u003erigid\u003c\/strong\u003e ('R' suffix) and \u003cstrong\u003esprung\u003c\/strong\u003e ('S' suffix) versions are produced; sprung models have internal stainless-steel springs to absorb over-travel and let the throw connect directly to the turnout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Oakville Model Trains Depot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caboose Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45098437247158,"sku":"097-103","price":6.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_5991c69d-c79b-4132-9622-2f95fbe9a7bc.jpg?v=1777603178","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/caboose-industries-103r-ho-scale-hi-level-rigid-ground-throw-with-target-new","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}