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Fast Tracks Printable Documentation

Welcome to our product documentation library. All of our documentation is freely available to download and print.

Documents are in PDF format, so you will need a PDF reader to open and print these files. Most computers already have a PDF reader pre-installed, but if you are unable to open these files, you can download the latest PDF reader directly from Adobe.

All of these documents are also provided on the DVD that is included with your Fast Tracks order.

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Trackwork Builders Guides

These are our detailed instructions for building trackwork using Fast Tracks Assembly Fixtures, QuickSticks and TwistTie products.
Building Turnouts Using Fast Tracks Assembly Fixtures

This fully illustrated document provides complete details for building turnouts using Fast Tracks tools & supplies. These instructions apply to Turnouts, Wyes & Curved Turnouts in all scales.New and Improved!

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You can also download the complete document here.
Building A Stub Switch Using A Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture
Building A Stub Switch Using A Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture UG20
Do you already own a Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture? Then you can use that same fixture and the tools you have now to build a stub turnout with QuickSticks and PC Board ties.

This document shows you how.
Building A 3-Way Switch With A Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture
Building A 3-Way Switch With A Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture UG06
These instructions apply to all scales and sizes of 3-Way switches.

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Building Crossovers With Fast Tracks Assembly Fixtures
Building Crossovers With Fast Tracks Assembly Fixtures UG07
These instructions apply to all scales and sizes of Crossovers.

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Building Crossings With A Fast Tracks Assembly Fixtures
Building Crossings With A Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture UG08
These instructions apply to all scales and sizes of Crossings.

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Building A Double Slip Switch With A Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture
Building A Double Slip Switch With A Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture UG17
These instructions apply to all scales and sizes of Double Slips.

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Building Dual Gauge Turnouts With A Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture
Building Dual Gauge Turnouts With A Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture UG04
These instructions apply to all scales and sizes of Dual Gauge switches. You will also need to download the appropriate template from below. (DG01 or DG02)

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Building A #6 HO/HOn3 Dual Right Turnout
Building Template For A #6 HO/HOn3 Dual RIGHT Turnout DG01
This template provides details about the order that rails must be soldered into place using an assembly fixture. Refer to the Dual Gauge Turnout document (UG04) for more details.
Building A #6 HO/HOn3 Dual LEFT Turnout
Building Template For A #6 HO/HOn3 Dual LEFT Turnout DG02
This template provides details about the order that rails must be soldered into place using an assembly fixture. Refer to the Dual Gauge Turnout document (UG04) for more details.
Completing Switches With Fast Tracks QuickSticks
Completing Switches With Fast Tracks QuickSticks UG11
After you have finished building the switch 'skeleton', you need to finish the switch by gluing the matching QuickStick assembly to the skeleton. This document provides step-by-step details showing how this is done.

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Building Straight And Curved Turnouts With Fast Tracks TwistTies
Building Straight And Curved Turnouts With Fast Tracks TwistTies UG16
TwistTies offer an alternative to building switches using an assembly fixture, PC Board ties and solder. Instead the switch is built using a pre-cut all wood tie lattice. This document provides detailed instructions.
Building The BullForg & BullFrog Accessories
Assembling The BullFrog & BullFrog Accessories UG22
This is an all-in-one document that provides complete instructions for assembling the BullFrog Manual Turnout Control, TadPole Remote Control Rod Mount, Control Rod Hanger/Joiner, Control Rod Kit, and Decorative Knobs.
Soldering Trackwork in a Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture AN01
This document provides step-by-step details on how to solder trackwork in a Fast Tracks assembly fixture. It also covers the tools and materials you should use to get great results.

You can download a PDF version of this document here.

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Filing & Point Building Tools

We offer a number of tools for filing and building frog and switchpoints. This section includes printed documentation for all of our points building tools.
Using The Fast Tracks PointForm Tool
Using The Fast Tracks PointForm Tool - May 11/09 New & Improved!
We offer a number of different types of PointForm tools. This document provides general instructions on how to use a PointForm tool. These instructions apply to all PointForm tools, including PointForms for:
  • Turnouts
  • 3-Ways
  • Dual Gauges
  • Slip Switches
  • Crossovers
  • Crossings
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Filing The Stock Rail With The Fast Tracks StockAid Tool UG18
The StockAid tool is used to file the base of the stock rail so that the switchpoint fits tight against the rail. These instructions apply to all sizes or StockAid tools.

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Using The Frog Helper To Build Straight Turnout Frog Points
Using The Frog Helper To Build Straight Turnout Frog Points UG14
The Frog Helper tool works in the same manner as a full sized assembly fixture, but is specifically designed for building frog points. These instructions explain how to use the tool to build straight points and is applicable to all scales.

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Using The Frog Helper To Build Curved Turnout Frog Points
Using The Frog Helper To Build Curved Turnout Frog Points UG15
While the same Frog Helper tool can be used to build frog points for both straight and curved switches, there are some important differences on how the frog is formed for a curved switch. This document provides details.

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Installing Completed Trackwork
Using The Frog Point Grinding Jig UG03
The Frog Point Grinding Jig was the first tool that we introduced for filing frog points. It is now pretty much obsolete (being replaced with our more versatile PointForm tool), however they are still needed for filing frog points for crossing switches.

These instructions apply to all crossing sizes and scales.

 

Other Tools & Supplies

We offer a number of supporting tools and supplies for building trackwork. You will find detailed printable instructions for these items here.
Using Fast Tracks PC Board Ties
Using Fast Tracks PC Board Ties UG09
Fast Tracks PC Board Ties are specially manufactured for building trackwork using our assembly fixtures. This document provides details on how to prepare and use PC Board ties, and is applicable to all sizes and scales.

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Using The Fast Tracks Rail Roller
Using The Fast Tracks Rail Roller UG12
Our Rail Roller tool makes it easy to both bend and straighten code 40 to 148 rail. These instructions show you how to do both.

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Using Fast Tracks TieRacks To Hand Lay Trackwork
Using Fast Tracks TieRacks To Hand Lay Trackwork UG13
Tie Racks offers the modeler a fast and easy way to hand lay large quantities of straight trackwork using all wood ties. This document shows you how it is done. It also includes instructions on how to assemble the TieRack.
Building The Elevated Crossing Tower
Building The Elevated Crossing Tower UG19
Detailed step-by-step instructions for assembling our Elevated Crossing Tower kit.

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