Hand laying your own On30 #5 Turnouts is not as hard as you might think! Tools and technology designed and manufactured by Fast Tracks now makes it possible for you to build your own high quality, NMRA compliant turnouts.
With this On30 #5 turnout assembly fixture, you can build an unlimited supply of turnouts when you need them, at the comfort of your own workbench, in about an hour. Fast Tracks, the developer of the turnout assembly fixture system, have been producing its line of extremely precise tools since 2003. We've worked out all the details to make building trackwork as easy as possible so now any modeler can produce the most precise, best looking and smoothest operating trackwork available.
Build turnouts that not only look great, but will completely eliminate track related derailments and frustration.
Fast Tracks assembly fixtures will help you build high quality hand laid track that:
- Is Highly Accurate - Build turnouts that stay in perfect gauge - permanently
- Performs Perfectly - Completely eliminates track related derailments
- Is Economical - Build hundreds of turnouts with one fixture
- Is Easy To Build - No special skills needed
- Can Be Built Quickly - Build a 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 Compliant - Will work with any NMRA compliant equipment
Each assembly fixture can be used to build right or left Turnouts.
To finish off your trackwork, add our matching QuickSticks to your order. These laser cut, wood ties will make finishing turnouts a snap, simply glue the full set of pre-cut ties to the turnout and it's complete! We also offer traditional single piece wood turnout ties as well. All of these additional items can be added to your purchase by selecting them from the options list above.
If you order a Fast Tracks assembly fixture, we highly recommend that you consider purchasing matching PointForm and StockAid filing tools. This will make the construction of the switch and frog points much easier.
In addition to code 83 rail, you will also need to purchase matching 0.0625" (1.6mm), (5 scale inches) thick, CopperHead PC board turnout ties manufactured by Fast Tracks.
To finish off your trackwork, add our matching individual wood ties to your order. All of these additional items can be added to your purchase by selecting them from the options list above.
TRACK BUILDER'S RESOURCES
Builders Guide - Building Turnouts Using Fast Tracks Assembly FixturesGet a head start by downloading our track building guide for turnouts now.
Fast Tracks Knowledge BaseIn addition to an extensive Q&A section, we also offer a full library of track building documents.
Fast Tracks Video ChannelVisit our growing collection of track building demonstration videos.
