Thurber Mingus & Southern Railroad

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The Thurber Mingus & Southern Railroad is a 7-1/2 inch gauge back yard railroad owned and operated by Daris & Brenda Nevil. It is informally referred to as "The COVID Line", as it was started in 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Track

Parts List

  • Switch throw spring
    • Stock Code: LC 038E 18 M (CAD drawings available here)
    • Outside Diameter (inch): 0.36
    • Hole Diameter (inch): 0.375
    • Rod Diameter (inch): 0.271 (Fits over 1/4 inch threaded rod)
    • Free Length (inch): 2.5
    • Rate (lb/inch): 5.8
    • Solid Height (inch): 0.714
    • Wire Diameter (inch): 0.038
    • Material: Music Wire
    • Load at Solid Height(lb): 10.3