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Which switch to use: #4, #5, #6, #8, #10?

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  • From: Huron, SD
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Posted by Bayfield Transfer Railway on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 5:17 PM

My last layout, I used entirely #5 turnouts and operated 72 foot centerbeams and 6 axle diesels with no problems.

Larger is always better, but #5 will take pretty much all equipement, if not at warp speed.

 

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Michael Mornard

Bringing the North Woods to South Dakota!

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