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

• Is Highly Accurate - Build Dual Gauge Right Side Turnouts that stay in perfect gauge - permanently
• Performs Perfectly - Completely eliminates track related derailments
• Is Economical - Build hundreds of Dual Gauge Right 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 Dual Gauge Right Side 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 assembly fixtures are the most versatile turnout fixture that we offer. A single fixture can be used to build standard S or Sn3 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 S/Sn3 turnouts with the narrow gauge track on the ||short hand|| side as shown in the image below.

Dual gauge QuickSticks are available to construct ||short hand|| side dual gauge turnouts shown in the blue shaded area shown in the image below. QuickSticks are also available to for completing S and Sn3 standard turnouts as shown in the red shaded areas. QuickSticks are not currently available for the versions that are unshaded. You need to purchase standard wood ties to complete these types of turnouts.


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To build single gauge S turnouts, order our standard S scale, #6 QuickSticks.To build single Sn3 turnouts, you need to order a special version of our Sn3 turnout QuickSticks for dual gauge assembly fixtures. Our standard Sn3 turnout QuickSticks will not work with this fixture. A selection of QuickSticks are also available to construct ||short hand|| side dual gauge turnouts.

To order other supplies for this kit, click on the Related Items tab at the top of this page.

If you order a Fast Tracks assembly fixture, we highly recommend that you consider purchasing a matching PointForm points filing tool and StockAid stock rail 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. You will find all of these items by clicking on the Related Items tab at the top of this page. Or better yet, check out our complete dual gauge track building kit!

You will find the matching Dual right side assembly fixture here.

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

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

Assembly Fixture Builders Guide
Dual Gauge Assembly Fixture Users Guide
Building Template For Dual Gauge Right Side Turnouts
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Default Turnout Length	15.65" (398 mm)	This is the length of the turnout on the QuickSticks. Measured from end tie to end tie.
Minimum Turnout Length	10.75" (273 mm)	This is the shortest possible turnout length. Measured from the end PC board tie to end PC board tie.
Diverging Route Angle	9.46 (Decimal) 9° / 27' / 36" (D/M/S) 1:6 (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.
Diverging Route Radius	59"	The minimum radius in a straight turnout.
Tie Spacing (Prototype)	20" (508 mm)	The distance between each tie.
Tie Size (Model)	L - 1.59" (40.5 mm) W - 0.14" (3.6 mm) H - 0.1" (2.5 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	15.6°	The second frog angle for any switch that has two frogs. (Slip switches, 3-ways, dual gauge switches, etc)
Track Gauge (Standard)	0.89" (22.7 mm)	The distance between the standard gauge stock rails.
Track Gauge (Narrow)	0.57" (14.6 mm)	The distance between the narrow gauge 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 - 12.5" W - 6" H - 0.25"
Fixture Weight	1.8 (Lbs)
Fixture Material	6061 Aluminum

This is the first and last videos in our Using Fast Tracks Assembly Fixtures video series. To watch the complete series of videos, visit our video library.

Building Trackwork With Fast Tracks

Completing Trackwork With QuickSticks

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