HO, #8, Crvd Turnout Kit Code 55 Rail, 40/30

This kit does not include rail. If you need rail you can order the same kit with enough rail to build 5 switches.

This kit comes complete with everything you need including:

1 - HO scale, #8, Code 55, 40R/30R, Curved Turnout Assembly Fixture (AF-HO-R-8-ME55-40-30)
1 - Code 55, #8 PointForm Tool (PF-8-S)
5 - HO scale, #8, Curved Turnout Laser Cut Ties (LT-HO-R-8-40-30)
4 - Frets CopperHead PC Board Ties for Turnouts - enough to build 10 Turnouts (CH-HO-S)
1 - 18 inch (46 cm) pieces of Micro Engineering code 55 rail (17-055-C)
1 - Small Diameter Solder (SP-0003)
1 - Pliobond Contact Cement with 2 micro dispensing tips (SP-0001)

Need to build more than 5 turnouts? Check below for a list of the items that are included in this kit.

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The complete Assembly Fixture Builders Guide
How the Fast Tracks PointForm tool makes it easy to construct frog & switch points
Using the StockAid tool to file the stock rail
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	40R	The radius of the outside route of a curved turnout.

Inside Radius	30R	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

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Building Trackwork With Fast Tracks

Completing Trackwork With QuickSticks

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