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<br />I'm beginning a new HO layout. I imagine it to be a prototypical southern California branch line in the period 1900-1920. Code 70 rail seems appropriate to the main line and code 55 to the spurs and yards. I have several questions to ask. Does anyone have any experience in making code 55 switches from scratch or kits....there do not seem to be any 'pre-made' switches available? The October Model Railroader HO track buyers guide article doesnt list any. Anyone care to name brands or suppliers which have worked well? Second, anyone have any experience with sharp angle turnouts (#4) in code 55 service? Third, do RP25 profile wheel sets track acceptably in code 55 service? Last, I intend to use light and medium steam motive power...2-6-0, 4-4-2, 0-6-0 and the like, on 18-22 inch radius curves, from such makers as Bachman, MDC and IHC....will these locos track well on code 55 or will i have to remachine or replace the wheel sets with something closer to RP25 profile? Thanks in advance for the assistance. <br /> <br />Randy
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