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Title: N Scale Switches – Radius Matches
Post by: douglas on October 22, 2016, 12:13:07 PM
Hey there. I'm planning a layout and have only a few switches, but two are located on curves. (And yes, I realize it's breaking a "rule" of trackplanning.) What radius is the curve of the standard switches (#44861 and #44862)? Bachmann has about five or six curves of different radii, and I'd like to match that of the switches if at all possible.
Title: Re: N Scale Switches – Radius Matches
Post by: Ken G Price on October 22, 2016, 07:23:50 PM
Even the big railroads install switches on curves when it is needed.
Title: Re: N Scale Switches – Radius Matches
Post by: douglas on October 24, 2016, 11:36:59 AM
Oh yes, I know. The more important thing is, what is the radius of the standard N scale switch curves? Like how the standard HO turnouts are 18" radius. What's the N scale equivalent?
Title: Re: N Scale Switches – Radius Matches
Post by: James in FL on October 24, 2016, 12:24:14 PM
Hi douglas,

On the non-numbered turnouts it's 11.25r.
Title: Re: N Scale Switches – Radius Matches
Post by: douglas on October 25, 2016, 12:53:24 PM
Quote from: James in FL on October 24, 2016, 12:24:14 PM
Hi douglas,

On the non-numbered turnouts it's 11.25r.

Excellent, thanks for answering my question James.
Title: Re: N Scale Switches – Radius Matches
Post by: James in FL on October 25, 2016, 09:33:08 PM
You're welcome.

Good luck
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