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Building turnouts: Central Valley vs. FastTracks
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What's the best route to building your own turnouts? I will need about 20 total (HO scale), mostly #5 but some longer (and some curved). The thought of building rather than buying them is appealing, since it might produce better quality (and should be fun). From what I've gleaned from this forum, using FastTracks looks doable and should produce very smooth results--but the initial outlay is steep, and you have to buy a new jig for each different size. Central Valley's kits seem more economical, and the ability to build curved turnouts seems a big plus. Which approach gives the best results? Which is easier? Any advice would be appreciated.
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