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HO, #8, 50/35R Curved Turnout Fixture for Micro Eng 83 Rail

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Model: AF-HO-R-8-ME83-50-35
Shipping Weight: 2lbs

AF-HO-R-8-ME83-50-35

Fast Tracks patent pending Curved Turnout Assembly Fixtures will help you build accurate HO scale, 50"R curved turnouts quickly and easily.

Build your own high quality, NMRA compatible, HO scale, 50"R curved turnouts for $14.26* per turnout and get results that will easily out-perform any store bought track! No special skills are needed and results are guaranteed.

Fast Tracks assembly fixtures will help you build quality hand laid track that:

Is Highly Accurate - Build curved turnouts that stay in perfect gauge - permanently
Performs Perfectly - Completely eliminates derailments
Is Economical - Build hundreds of 50"R curved turnouts with one fixture for $14.26* per turnout
Is Easy To Build - No special skills needed
Can Be Built Quickly - Build a Curved Turnout in less than an hour!
Looks Great! - Get results that rival even the most experienced modelers
Lets You Work in Comfort - Build trackwork at your workbench
Is NMRA Compatable - Will work with any NMRA compatible equipment

Each assembly fixture can be used to build right or left curved turnouts.

If you order a Fast Tracks assembly fixture, we highly recommend that you consider purchasing a matching PointForm points filing tool. This will make the construction of the switch and frog points much easier. You may also want to consider adding a bundle of PC Board ties to your order. Both of these items can be added to your cart from the Accessories & Optional items list below. Or even better, save 15% and order a complete track building kit! Click here for details.

Building curved turnouts using Fast Tracks tools and supplies is not very different than building straight turnouts and does not require any special skills. The only real difference is that the rail is curved, so you may want to consider purchasing one of our Rail Rollers which will make it very easy to bend rail into smooth and consistent radiuses.

The outside radius of this turnout is 50"R and the inside radius is 35"R. Fast Tracks curved turnouts are essentially straight turnouts that have been curved. This design method produces a smooth, consistent outside radius and curved frog, and ensures trouble free operation. A curved frog also means that you can use our standard PointForm tool to construct the frog.

Unlike ready-to-run turnouts, the stated radiuses for Fast Tracks curved turnouts are very accurate.

* The $14.26 per Curved Turnout includes QuickSticks laser cut ties, PC board ties and rail. The cost per switch does not include tools.

Click on the links below to learn more about how Fast Tracks tools and supplies can help you build better railroads

Assembly Fixture Users Guide
Free Videos Explain How Fast Tracks Assembly Fixtures Work
How the Fast Tracks PointForm Tool Makes It Easy To Construct Frog & Switch Points
Soldering Trackwork - Easier Than You Think!
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Default Turnout Length	14.6" (371 mm)	This is the length of the turnout on the QuickSticks. Measured from end tie to end tie.
Minimum Turnout Length	11" (279 mm)	This is the shortest possible turnout length. Measured from the end PC board tie to end PC board tie.
Diverging Route Angle	7.13 (Decimal) 7° / 7' / 48" (D/M/S) 1:8 (Ratio)	Decimal - The frog angle in decimal degrees. D/M/S - The frog angle in Degrees / Minutes / Seconds Ratio - The frog angle expressed as a ratio.
Outside Radius	50R	The radius of the outside route of a curved turnout.
Inside Radius	35R	The approximate radius of the inside route of a curved turnout.
Diverging Route Radius	NA	The minimum radius in a straight turnout.
Tie Spacing (Prototype)	20" (508 mm)	The distance between each tie.
Tie Size (Model)	L - 1.17" (29.7 mm) W - 0.1" (2.6 mm) H - 0.08" (2 mm)	The actual size of the tie.
Tie Size (Prototype)	L - 8.5' (2591 mm) W - 9" (229 mm) H - 7" (178 mm)	The original tie size that the model was based on.
Secondary Frog Angle	NA	The second frog angle for any switch that has two frogs. (Slip switches, 3-ways, dual gauge switches, etc)
Track Gauge	0.66" (16.8 mm)	The distance between the stock rails.
Track Spacing	NA	The center to center distance of the parallel track. (Only applies to double crossovers)
Substitution Radius	NA	The approximate radius that a straight turnout can be inserted into.
Fixture Size (L/W/H)	13" x 6" x 0.25"
Fixture Weight	2 (Lbs)
Fixture Material	6061 Aluminum

Image	Model	Product Description
	TL-0004	Fast Tracks Rail Roller
	PB-HO-S	HO Scale, PC Board Ties - 1/16
	PF-8-M	#8 PointForm Filing Jig for Code 70, 83 & 100 Rail
	AK-HO-R-8-ME83-50-35-NR	HO, #8, Curved Turnout Kit for ME 83 Rail - 50/35R
	LT-HO-R-8-50-35	QuickSticks Laser Cut Ties For HO, #8 50R/35R Curved Turnouts
	17-083	36in Micro Engineering Code 83 Non-Weathered Rail - 11 pc bundle