Ok, how do I replicate 15 1/2" on opposite side of the loop?  I have a simple oval shape layout.  I would like to place a #6 turnout which will terminate as a spur siding coming off the longer side of my oval.  I will be taking out two 9" straights to drop in the #6 turnout. This will shorten one side by 2 1/2".  How will I shorten the opposite side by 2 1/2", when currently it is all 9" sections.   Am I missing something here?  My choice of ez track is 4.5", 3", and 2.25".  Thanks 

Thanks Joe, short of downing loading software to find track library, does anyone have this piece and can measure it.  Thanks 

I don't know where to search for the answer,  What is the length of #6 turnout?  I want to add it to a loop which uses 9"straights.  What smaller sections (2", 3") will I need to make a # 6 turnout  replace 2 or 3,  9" straights?
Thank You. 

After dabbling in On30 for awhile, I am getting back into HO.  I have unpacked some HO locomotives from the 1990's and older.   I have all makes and models, some a lot louder than others.  Problems usually get worse with the shell on the chassis than without. I have serviced, cleaned, lubed but with little success in lowering the noise.  One that is particularly loud is stock Athearn AMD 103.   One of my quietest is Bachmann Spectrum GP30.

Before I purchase anything, what would be considered fairly quiet in the 1st and 2nd generation diesel category?  (With or without sound). 

I will assume some of the quieter ones are some of the smoothest running and probably the most detailed.  And it's a given the more expensive the quieter.  I am interested in any make and any price range. 

Give me your thoughts,  Thanks.