Can someone tell me how to design the smallest wye-type turnaround using the HO gray-roadbed E-Z track? By smallest I mean the turnaround which will take up the least area on my layout. My locos will navigate 15" radius turnouts and 15" radius curved track. Should I use a wye and two turnouts or should I use three turnouts? Which various wyes, turnouts and track pieces will I need to buy and how will I assemble them?
Many thanks!
Chasbl
Smallest Wye is a No 4, which will require you to use 18" radii curves. Your Wye will be concave on all three sides. Here is what it will look like:
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