TURNOUTS

[NW Modeling List]

Ed

I think you have a bigger design problem then a turnout problem.  Yes a 
curved turnout can be built to those specifications however given the 
tightness of the curves coming off the turnout, I don't think you will 
be able to operate through it.  Unless you are using talgo couplers the 
trucks won't turn enough to go through the tighter curve and derail.  I 
operate in HOn3 and I can't get my shorter cars to do it.

Larry Smith MMR

On 8/10/2011 6:47 PM, NW Modeling List wrote:

> What has been a seemingly insurmountable problem to date:  I need a 

> l/h curved tournout to get to my (very nice!) BTS coal tipple.  After 

> waiting for 3+ months from Walthers for a #4 turnout, it turns out 

> that the outer curve is 22" and the inner is 18" - WAY too broad.  

> What I really need is an outer of 15" and an inner radii of about 

> 12=13" or so.  HO code 83.

>

> I don't think I have the expertise to build it myself - anybody know 

> of where I could buy one?  I thought maybe a trolley stub switch might 

> work but so far have drawn a blank.

>

> If anybody can help, thanks.

>

> *Ed Svitil*

> *Norfolk & Western Railway*

> **

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