Anyone know where to get printable Peco turnout templates?
https://peco-uk.com/search?q=turnout+plansMel My Model Railroad http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/ Bakersfield, California I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.
https://peco-uk.com/collections/turn-out-crossing-plans
Click on the "download " for the turnout etc you want, to get a full sized printable template
FYI the large turnouts will not fit on 8.5 X 11 need 8.5 x14
Why not make your own. Most printers arealso scanners. Lay a turnout or two on the bed and scan them.
ndbprr Why not make your own. Most printers arealso scanners. Lay a turnout or two on the bed and scan them.
I do that when I want a CAD drawing of something. I import the scan into the drawing then trace it, a lot easier than doing micro measurements. Once in the CAD drawing it can be sized and printed to the exact size. Mel My Model Railroad http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/ Bakersfield, California I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.
RR_MelOnce in the CAD drawing it can be sized and printed to the exact size.
Mel raises an important point. Not all printers automatically print at exactly the same size as the original. That's why Peco puts a scale ruler on their templates. If you are copying CAD drawings or templates you should add a ruler so you can check the accuracy of the printout.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
using a scanner or photo copier would mean having to buy one of everything they make..and maybe them not working out for what you are trying to do
dbduckusing a scanner or photo copier would mean having to buy one of everything they make..and maybe them not working out for what you are trying to do
Hi dbduck,
I'm not sure that you need to buy the actual Peco turnouts. You can print the templates from their site. You do need to verify that your printed copies are to scale, which is why there is a ruler included in the template.
Having said that, I would personally be much more comfortable using the actual turnouts if the exact track position is critical.