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Turnouts--a summary and continuing the converstation.
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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by SpaceMouse</i> <br />Peco 100--??? <br /> <br />Peco 83--higher quality but look funky. Cost double Atlas. <br />So, how close am I? <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Not very on the PECO. The classic PECO turnouts in HO come in Code 75 <i>and</i> Code 100. These are the ones that curve through the diverging path. These don't look a lot like traditional US turnouts (and not much like British or European turnouts either). <br /> <br />As others have said, these lock to one side or the other without any additional switch machines. Code 100 turnouts come with insulated or powered frogs. Code 75 only with powered frogs. <br /> <br />The new Code 83 looks much more like US track, with the diverging side straight. These come with either powered or insulated frog and look pretty darn good to my eye. Still include the locking points so you can use them without a machine. <br />http://www.peco-uk.com/products.htm#products <br /> <br />They're all a bit more expensive than some other options, but do seem pretty bulletproof. <br /> <br />Jon
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