Printable switch diagrams

[gregc]

not all switches with the same frog number are the same size.  So you should find templates for the manufacturer of the switches you plan on using.

Variations in turnout dimensions

[santafe5000]

And remember to make sure your printer is set for 100% in the preferences. Most printers default to 96% of actual size of the printout. That kind of messes up your figuring on placement.

[Stevert]

If the templates for the exact turnouts you want aren't available, get one of each of the actual turnouts and use your scanner or a copy machine to make copies of them. 

[RR_Mel]

If you’re going to need drawings of the Atlas #6 Custom Line turnouts I made a CAD drawing of both right and left.  I made the drawing when I was making my double crossover from Atlas turnouts.  The drawings are within 1/32” and posted on my Google drive as a full size PDF.

 

 https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7gZp9MPvrm3ODZLS2NEUTljWkk

 

 

 

Mel

 

Modeling the early to mid 1950s SP in HO scale since 1951

 

My Model Railroad   

http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

 

Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

[CentralGulf]

Fast Tracks has PDFs available for all their switches. They all meet NMRA standards. If you know what brand switches you are going to use, then use that manufacturer's templates.

If you don't yet know or plan to hand lay your turnouts, use the Fast Tracks templates.

http://handlaidtrack.com/track-templates

CG

[maxman]

Atlas also has a track planning template assortment: http://www.trainsetsonly.com/page/TSO/PROD/150-361

 

[gmpullman]

Hi,

You don't mention what brand of switch you have in mind.

Here is one template for Shinohara code 83 sold by Walthers:

https://www.walthers.com/page/code83trackTemplate.pdf

Regards, Ed

[jjdamnit]

Hello all,

Try PECO.

Hope this helps.

[DCHO]

Is there somewhere on-line I can print out actual size diagrams of #4, #5 and #6 HO switches?