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HO-HOn3 #6 Left Side Dual Turnout Fixture for ME 70 Rail

DF-HO-HON3-T-6-L-ME70
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The DF-HO-HON3-T-6-L-ME70 is normally stocked but we are currently out. You can still order this part and we will ship it as soon as it is available.

PRICE : $193.99

Dual gauge trackwork is unquestionably a work of art, especially turnouts. Building dual gauge switches by hand used to be a challenge usually left to only the most committed modelers, but not anymore! With Fast Tracks line of Dual Gauge assembly fixtures, anyone modeling a dual gauge line has the option to build their own high-quality and accurate trackwork with ease.

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Build your own high quality, NMRA compliant, HO/HOn3, #6, dual gauge turnout with the narrow gauge running on the left hand side and get results that rival even the most skilled craftsman! Fast Tracks dual gauge assembly fixtures will help you build high-quality hand laid track that:

  • Is Highly Accurate – Build Dual Gauge left side turnouts that stay in perfect gauge – permanently
  • Performs Perfectly – Eliminates track related derailments
  • Is Economical – Build hundreds of Dual Gauge left side turnouts with one fixture
  • Is Versatile – A single fixture can be used to build up to 14 different types of dual and single gauge turnouts
  • Can Be Built Quickly – Build a turnout in a few hours!
  • Looks Great! – Get results that rival even the most experienced modelers
  • Lets You Work in Comfort – Build trackwork at your workbench
  • Is NMRA Compliant – Will work with any NMRA compliant equipment

Dual Gauge fixtures can be confusing as there are so many possible variations available, so read the information below carefully. Dual gauge trackwork will have the narrow gauge trains running either on the left or right-hand side of the standard gauge track. This can create a lot of possible combinations of switches and a lot of confusion over what might be needed. We sell two different fixtures for building dual gauge switches. These fixtures can produce both a left-hand and a right-hand dual gauge turnout. The fixture on this page has the narrow gauge running on the left side of the standard gauge track. We also have a matching fixture available, with the narrow gauge running on the opposite side.

It can be challenging to build a layout with the narrow gauge always running on the same side of the standard gauge track. If you cannot make your design work with the narrow gauge operating on only the left hand side, we recommend getting both the LEFT and RIGHT-hand versions of the dual gauge fixtures. There are 22 possible combinations of dual gauge trackwork with these two fixtures that can be constructed.

Dual gauge assembly fixtures are the most versatile turnout fixture that we offer. A single fixture can be used to build standard HO or HOn3 turnouts, as well as 11 different combinations of dual gauge turnouts. This assembly fixture can be used to construct trackwork for left hand and right hand, single and dual gauge #6, HO/HOn3 turnouts with the narrow gauge track on the left side, as shown in the image below.

Dual gauge QuickSticks are available to construct left side dual gauge turnouts shown in the blue shaded area shown in the image below. QuickSticks are also available for completing HO and HOn3 standard turnouts as shown in the red shaded areas. QuickSticks are not currently available for the unshaded versions. You need to purchase traditional wood ties to complete these types of turnouts.

Dual Gauge Variations

To build single HO turnouts with this fixture, order our standard HO #6 QuickSticks from the supplies tab above. Our standard HOn3 turnout QuickSticks will not work with this fixture. The size of a narrow gauge turnout built in a dual gauge fixture is longer than a regular narrow gauge turnout (as it has to match the length of a standard gauge turnout). To build regular #6 HOn3 turnouts, you need to order a special version of our HOn3 narrow gauge QuickSticks for narrow gauge turnouts built in a dual gauge assembly fixture. A selection of QuickSticks are also available to construct #6, HO/HOn3 dual gauge turnouts with the narrow gauge on the left side.

If you order a Fast Tracks assembly fixture, we highly recommend that you consider purchasing a dual gauge PointForm tool and, if you don’t already have one, a StockAid stock rail filing tool. This will make the construction of the switch and frog points much easier. You may also want to consider adding some Copperhead PC board ties to your order.

Click on the Supplies Tab above to add additional items needed to build turnouts to your order. Try our Supplies Calculator to determine the consumable items you will need for your trackwork project.

Craftsman Series ToolsThis product is part of our Craftsman Series of tools designed for modelers who want to go that ‘extra mile’ to produce outstanding trackwork. You should be prepared to spend extra time and effort learning how to use this product. Click here to learn more about our Craftsman Series of tools.

Below is a cross-reference chart showing which rail other than Micro Engineering is compatible with our fixtures.

Fixture Cut ForRail SizeCompatible With
ME Code 55Code 55Atlas Code 80
ME Code 55Code 55Atlas Code 55
ME Code 55Code 55Peco Code 80
ME Code 70Code 70ME Code 83
ME Code 70Code 70Peco Code 83 (IL-115)
ME Code 70Code 70Peco 75
ME Code 70Code 70Pilz Code 83
ME Code 70Code 70Tilig 83
ME Code 83Code 83ME Code 70
ME Code 83Code 83Peco Code 83 (IL-115)
ME Code 83Code 83Peco 75
ME Code 83Code 83Pilz Code 83
ME Code 83Code 83Tilig 83
ME Code 100Code 100Walthers Code 83
ME Code 100Code 100Roco “Line” 83
ME Code 100Code 100Atlas Code 83
ME Code 100Code 100Atlas Code 100
ME Code 125Code 100C & L 125
ME Code 148Code 100Right-O-Way 148

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2 reviews for HO-HOn3 #6 Left Side Dual Turnout Fixture for ME 70 Rail

  1. 5 out of 5

    Tom Harmon (verified owner)

    If you are into dual gauge, you can’t live without this. Yes I have both left side and right side. Absolutely necessary.

  2. 4 out of 5

    Allan Kirkpatrick (verified owner)

    I have both the left and right side #6 dual Gauge turnout fixtures for code 70 Rail. I have made several Turnouts on Each of the templates. They certainly make it easy to make the turnouts. I have watched the videos which have helped. It would help even more to have a video using the dual gauge turnout. I think that a printed step by step document would be a great help. Overall a great product. The only reason I rate it as a 4 is the lack of a printed document.

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PARAMETERVALUEDETAILS
Default Turnout Length11" (279 mm)This is the length of the turnout on the QuickSticks. Measured from end tie to end tie.
Minimum Turnout Length8.2" (208 mm)This is the shortest possible turnout length. Measured from the end PC board tie to end PC board tie.
Diverging Route Angle9.46 (Decimal)
9°/27'/36"(D/M/S)
1:6 (Ratio)
Decimal = Frog angle in decimal degrees
D/M/S = Deg/Min/Sec
Ratio = Frog angle expressed as a ratio
Diverging Route Radius43" (1092 mm)The minimum radius in a straight turnout.
Tie Spacing (Prototype)20" (508 mm)Tie spacing center of tie to center of tie.
Tie Size (Model)L - 1.17" (30 mm)
W - 0.1" (3 mm)
H - 0.0625" (2 mm)
The actual size of the tie.
Tie Size (Prototype)L - 8.5' (2.6 m)
W - 9"(229 mm)
H - 7" (178 mm)
The original tie size that the model was based on.
Secondary Frog Angle15.6°The second frog angle for any switch that has two frogs.
Track Gauge - Standard0.66" (17 mm)The distance between the standard gauge stock rails.
Track Gauge - Narrow0.42" (11 mm)The distance between the narrow gauge stock rails.
Substitution Radius45" (1143 mm)The approximate radius that the diverging route of a turnout can be fit into. This calculation was made using the shortest possible turnout length measured from the edges of the PC board ties, not the wood ties.
SizeL - 10" (254 mm)
W - 6" (152 mm)
H - 0.25" (6 mm)
The physical size of the product
Weight1.8 lbs (0.816 kg)
Material6061 Aluminum
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