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I need some help with a track plan idea!!!!
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<p>[quote user="GraniteRailroader"]</p><p> You don't design a layout around a specific size turnout. That's absurd.</p><p>If a situation calls for a high-speed switch, you use a high speed switch. If it's a tight industrial operation where space is at a premium, you fit what size switch will do the jo without compromising solid track work. </p><p> [/quote] </p><p>You're right. You don't set a switch size and then use it for everything from the logging line to the NEC crossovers. You should, however, set a switch <u>minimum</u> for the mainline and <u>STICK TO IT</u>! If you can fit larger switches, that's great, do it, but don't fudge it so you can fit that extra industry. You'll regret it when your trains start derailing. I've learned that the hard way, and I ripped up my yard and staging yard to fix that problem. For industry trackage, you can set that sharper, but make sure that it can handle the largest rolling stock and locomotives that would ever use it.</p><p>Just my [2c] <br></p>
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