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[quote user="rrinker"]  Even #5's have a closure radius of 26" - so I guess it depends on what you are sending through the yard, but 26" radius can easily handle what is typically used for a switcher.                              --Randy   <div style="clear:both;"> </div> [/quote] Peco Large code 100 turnout has a nominal radius of 60".  Still not good for crossovers (you get an S curve).  But that doesn't mean that they will not work for other main line diverging routes (use the 8s for crossovers and Large code 100s for diverging route turnouts).    You might consider handlaying (unless thats out of the question due to other factors).  The fast tracks jig turnout break even is somewhere in the 20 turnout range (including cost of jigs).  After that your price drops dramatically.  I ran the numbers once and decided this was the way to go for my future layouts I have a whole pile of Peco large code 100s in the basement and 89' RTTX flats and DTTX articulated well cars and SD9043s.  I can mock up a section of track (or just build it into my modules) and test it if you wish.   <a href="http://www.peco-uk.com/product.asp?strParents=3309,3322&CAT_ID=3327&P_ID=17448">http://www.peco-uk.com/product.asp?strParents=3309,3322&CAT_ID=3327&P_ID=17448</a>
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