Pack of 4 Westinghouse Style Point Motor

• True-to-Prototype Accuracy: Our model is based on the famous McKenzie & Holland / Westinghouse design, with its distinctive elongated cast-iron casing and separate detection mechanisms.

• Ready for Customisation: The model is supplied unpainted, allowing you to finish it to your exact specifications—from the classic weathered black casing to the distinctive high-visibility yellow panels on the detection unit (as seen in the original prototype).

• Highly Detailed Cosmetic Finish: Captures the complex forms of the casing, gear housing, and the critical Point Detection Mechanism with precision.

• Easy Installation: Designed as a cosmetic accessory, this model can be easily glued trackside next to your points (turnouts) to replicate the full-size installation.

The heritage of this design is rooted in the early consolidation of the British railway signalling industry:

• Pioneering Design: The core design originated with the firm McKenzie & Holland (M&H), a pioneer in both mechanical and power signalling from the 1860s.

• The Westinghouse Standard: Following the consolidation of manufacturers in the 1920s, this M&H design became a staple product of the Westinghouse Brake & Signal Company Ltd. (WBS) based in Chippenham. It was mass-produced for major resignalling projects across the UK.

• Function and Safety: These electric motors replaced manual operation, allowing signalmen to control complex junctions miles away from a centralized Power Signal Box. The separate yellow detection box is a vital safety component that electrically proves the points are locked securely before any train is permitted to proceed.