Abstract: A shift mechanism for a two-speed countershaft type transmission is operable to move the shift rail in response to a rotary input drive motor. The shift mechanism includes a control mechanism which ensures that the rotation of the drive motor will stop when the neutral position is effected during a gear interchange prior to completion of a shift so that normal gear synchronizing will occur. The control mechanism includes a rotatable plate having a slotted portion which includes stop surfaces at the neutral position. The stop surfaces are engaged during gear interchange by a pin member which must be selectively moved prior to completion of the gear interchange. Selective movement of the pin member is controlled by a solenoid mechanism.