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HO model railroad questions about Shinohara code 100 turnouts?
1) Are these turnouts compatable with Atlas code 100 track?
2) Do these turnouts snap back and forth like a Peco switch does?
3) What is the difference between the #4 and the #6 double crossover turnouts? Does one have a little bit tighter radius than the other, or is one unit longer than the other? It's a little bit hard to tell by just looking at the photograph.
4) Are these good quality turnouts?
Thanks. Any answers will be greatly appreciated. I already have different size Atlas and peco switches, but this crossover turnout is a great idea and would sure save a lot of work and time, and I'd be able to use my regular switches somewhere else..
As to question 1 , Yes they are compatible
question 2 No they don't snap into a position , and require a switch machine , or ground throw to hold them in position
question 3 , as in the normal switch , the # 4 is shorter in length and has a tighter radius than a #6 . The same ratios apply to the double crossovers . Larger locomotives and rolling stock don't like #4 switches . Avoid them if possible
question 4 , Shinohara makes good stuff . Many of my railroad modelling pals , only use Shinohara . They think that the Peco looks too British with bolted tie plates instead of spikes . Personally , I prefer the Peco . The Peco Streamline products have selected routing which simplifies wiring .
Keep your track plan as simple as possible . Use #6 or larger switches on all main line track. Use as wide a radius as possible . Don't try to jam track into every inch of your layout .What ever your track plan is now , get rid of half of it , that's all you realy have room for.
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