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Tubular switch for a narrow space?

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Tubular switch for a narrow space?
Posted by Boyd on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 11:45 AM
What switch or switches would you recommend for a narrow section of an upper turnaround loop on my layout? This section is running 027 profile track. I don't have lots of $$$ to spend on this switch. And also how long is this switch you are suggesting?

Modeling the "Fargo Area Rapid Transit" in O scale 3 rail.

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Posted by phillyreading on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 2:13 PM

GaGraves makes a nice 032 switch that will work with 027 track with just adapter pins, replace the 027 pins with the GarGraves adapter pins, track height will be the same as 027 track. The turn-out will be spaced a little shorter than the regular 027 switch and will parallel a track much easier than the 027 switch. Length is 9&3/4 inches long on the straight side, about 3/4 of an inch longer than an 027 track. so you can cut an 027 straight track off about 3/4 of an inch by moving the tie back an inch then cutting it.

Lee F.

Interested in southest Pennsylvania railroads; Reading & Northern, Reading Company, Reading Lines, Philadelphia & Reading.

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