Turnouts On Planned Layout

March 30, 2009

Steve wants to hear from other model railroaders BEFORE he starts work on planning and building his layout. Steve has a question on turnouts:

“I have not yet started my layout because it’s possible we might sell and move if the economy ever changes. My question is what is the difference from a # 4, #6 or what ever the number may be, which # should be used for a turnout for a siding, or a turnout for just starting another run of track? This may sound silly, but if and when I do construct a layout these are the kind of little things I will need to really now. I built a layout years ago with my sons, but I don’t remember having a choice, we just bought some turnouts and they did the job. However, I would like to now why 4’s or 6’s turnouts could make a difference or not.”

To help Steve click on the comments and feedbacl link below.

Steve, can also refer to the section in my Model Train Help ebook for some assistance with his answer.