Well I feel so stupid!

After doing a bit more reasearxh I've found Peco Code SL-91 and SL-92 which are a much more gentle turn out than the Hornby track (184mm compared to 168mm) and is made in insulfrog type which is what I wanted because I'm a novice.

A very expensive lesson learnt!

The only problem being is that you have to play around with flex track to get the track parallel and then add rail joiners.

At least I won't need to put up with derailments.

Thank you for your help.

This does sound a lot more positive. Its just that I bought the Hornby points and its a lot of money to lose I'd the Berk cant negotiate the curves.

I was actually looking at the Atlas turnouts myself.

You have no issues running DCC Locos over them?

Quote from: Len on July 27, 2017, 08:05:58 AM
If your Berk gets around the R2 curves on the loop, the turnouts in themselves shouldn't be a problem. What may be a problem backing is the double 'S' curve between the upper turnout and the curves to it's right. Going forward on the loop there's only one 'S' curve there, but when the R612 is set to diverge, and you're backing, there are two back-to-back.

If there's any way to shift the turnout even a half-straight to the left, it would help.

Len

Hello.Len,

I'm sorry I just realised that this was a bit odd an older pic from the other day. Ive straightened that curve out now, and will use flex track for the outer loop.to get rid of that race track look!

You got my hopes up there!!

I did just come across this video. If you go to 3:27 you'll see the Bachmann Mikado reverse across the EZE - Track points which look like they are as tight as the Hornby ones?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-KYhASqTuDM

I think the Hornby ones are rated 2nd radius.

Hello,

My first post

I was hoping someone could help me with the issue of if the Berkshire HO scale loco is able to transverse the standard Hornby points?

I live I Australia and have bought most of the Hornby track I need. Its quite expensive here and I'm keen to buy the Berkshire and possibly the Light Mikado.

I'll.post a picture of the inner section of my layout (anyrail only let's you have 50 pieces of track) with the sidings. The outer loop isn't shown but is a simple oval.

I'm hoping to get some thoughts if the Berkshire will be able to.back into my two sidings. Trains run clockwise.

Thank you so much for your help