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Turtle Creek MRR layout
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So is anyone out there actually building this? I have the roadbed down and am starting to lay track but had to make a few modifications. The 90deg. crossing closest to the center of the layout doesn't appear to be an actual 90 either on the published track plan (when I check it with a compass) or after I laid it out on the table. To get it to match up with the curve heading toward the loop, I had to move it (and the other crossing as well toward the right about 4 inches, which of course changed a lot of the other turnouts. In addition, getting it to match with the other 90-deg crossing created a somewhat awkward curve, but since it is near the edge of the layout, it doesn't appear to be a problem. I've fit everything in, but I basically had to wing it on fitting in the five turnouts on the near side of the layout. <br /> <br />Also, does anyone have any good advice on keeping the ballast from damaging the turnouts? The information in the article seems a bit sketchy and I'm a bit concerned about the chance of damaging a $14 turnout (or more than 1!).
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