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Title: Passing Siding
Post by: Slagathor on January 08, 2011, 06:52:32 PM
Hello all im trying to put in a passing siding on my HO layout. I want to use #5 turnouts from the E-Z track line but, I dont know which/what kind of curve will bring the track back even with my main track. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Passing Siding
Post by: Joe Satnik on January 08, 2011, 09:55:54 PM
Hunt,

Great job, but...

You forgot to say---

"Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat...."

According to Anyrail, a perfect match in lengths between main and siding, with a slight 1.5 degree kink.  (Hard to tell?) 

Can't expect much better than that.

Added bonus, 2" fitter straight not needed. 

Sincerely,

Joe Satnik
Title: Re: Passing Siding
Post by: jward on January 09, 2011, 10:09:24 PM
you guys should get together and put out an ez track plan book.
Title: Re: Passing Siding
Post by: Joe Satnik on January 09, 2011, 11:54:05 PM
A similar siding is on page 116 of the latest Bachmann track planning book by Chris Lane and HLR.