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[quote user="667CDP"] <p> There appears - at first glance - to be a staggering size difference between the Peco 8's and 6's. </p><p>[/quote]</p><p>The number of the turnout indicates how many units in one direction it will take to divert a single unit in the other direction. For example a "#6" turnout will take 6 inches to divert one inch.</p><p>Using the typical 2 inch spacing for HO, a # 6 crossover between tracks will require 12 inches (2 x 6). A # 8 crossover will require 16 inches (2 x 8). These are centerline to centerline measurements. Point assemblies will add to the overall measurement of a crossover. </p><p>Using Walthers turnouts, the overall length of a # 6 crossover is about 18.75 inches and the overall length of a # 8 crossover is about 25 inches. Both Walthers and Peco C83 are built to NMRA standards so they would be similar.</p><p>For passenger operations though, if you have the space, definately go with # 8s.</p><p>Good luck,<br />-John</p><p> </p>
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