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Turnout Confusion #4,#5,#6,#8
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This is great stuff guys. I have been using flex track in my planning but I find that you still have to assist the software by at least getting two ends to line up somewhat near each other. For example, if I draw a 22" curve with sectional track, no prob. Try the same turn with just flex and it's a pain. I know it's just the software. <br /> <br />Jack - I noticed that about the Atlas turnouts. I do not want 'snap' turnouts, I was smart enough to realize I wanted custom-line only turnouts. I read somewhere that the radius is different as you stated. Where do you get xtrkcad? <br /> <br />Yea Fred I have to agree. I believe I am ready to start laying track - that is why I posted this topic. Wanted to know what I was doing with turnouts before I started. It's good to know I can snip turnouts as well - I can see where that might come in handy. <br /> <br />I will be using all flex track where possible. I am a little hesitant as I used flex on my old layout back when flex was new and had a few problems laying it. Specifically, I had a turn with flex that was never quite right - derailment problems. <br /> <br />I guess the turnouts aren't so confusing once you have an idea what you are doing. I think I really am getting the gist of it now. I only have Atlas custom-line #4 and #6 turnouts. I think that will do the job nicely. The next step is to fini***he benchwork and use templates to see how it fits in the real world. That makes sense. Thanx for all the help gang!
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