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Title: Looking for Definitions
Post by: RedMt Dave on January 02, 2024, 05:35:56 PM
Happy New Year to all.
I have had model trains (O scale) since I was a kid and now that I am retired would like to get into an HO system.
I am designing my layout with the SCARM software, but I am confused with the different turnouts offered by Bachmann. Is there a good reference to find out the differences between the DCC #4, #5 and #6 turnouts?
I've downloaded the Bachmann catalog and have also researched some 3rd party retailers. If there is already a thread about this, please point me in the right direction.
Thank you.
Title: Re: Looking for Definitions
Post by: Len on January 02, 2024, 06:41:18 PM
The DCC and regular turnouts have the same dimensions. This will give you the angle of the diverging track and the curve needed to create a parallel track with EZ-Track turnouts. The squares are 12"on a side:

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/l529/Pickanotherid/EZ_Parallel_Sidings.jpg)

Len
Title: Re: Looking for Definitions
Post by: RedMt Dave on January 03, 2024, 03:28:33 PM
Thank you Len Very helpful.