Turnout Tool

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davoss

New member

• Feb 6, 2020

• #1

I have uploaded to the DLS a turnout tool <kuid2:356033:21152:1> that I use to check my turnouts. I am sure there are several other tools out there that many of you use to do the same. I hope some of you evaluate what I have submitted and possibly suggest other tools that do the same. I look forward to your comments.

Didrik

 

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MP242

TRS2006 PRR Enola-Conway

• Feb 6, 2020

• #2

All turnouts are not the same radius. Some are 385 foot long (or even longer) in a high speed mainline crossover (measured on Google Earth/ruler), while industrial spurs, small tight yard, and trolley line turnouts may be much shorter, and tighter radius.

 

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davoss

New member

• Feb 7, 2020

• #3

The tool I have created measures and helps to adjust #5 to #9 turnouts.

 

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TSwenson

New member

• Feb 16, 2020

• #4

I might suggest adding instructions and frog numbers up to 12, otherwise looks functional with my limited testing.
I normally use Andi06's JK series of switches as templates for laying out yards and terminals, however I am sometimes frustrated by the lack of flexibility in angles. In light of this I might also suggest you look at the geometry diagrams for Andi06's "Junction Kit" switches as that may help you build a better tool/s. Here is a link: https://web.archive.org/web/20131216062031/http://ajsmith.ueuo.com/trs/pdf/jk geometry.pdf

 

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wreeder

RGS Railfan

• Feb 16, 2020

• #5

Thanks Didrik, it looks very interesting. I'll play around with it a bit. Can I assume it imports into TRS19 without a problem? I see it is marked for TS12 so that is where I tried it.

William

 

Last edited: Feb 16, 2020

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jcardana

Trainz Enthusiast

• Feb 17, 2020

• #6

I believe I've already come across it.Like MP242 stated, I've not seen a "standard" turnout. My typical formula is a 10:1 offset. I also came up with a 3:7 ratio for turning 45º.

 

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OverlordNZ

Grumpy Old Bastar*

• Feb 17, 2020

• #7

I still use 3DTrainz ProTools (kuid_204652 - frogpipe (although pretty old))

 

Last edited: Feb 17, 2020

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davoss

New member

• Feb 18, 2020

• #8

wreeder said:

Thanks Didrik, it looks very interesting. I'll play around with it a bit. Can I assume it imports into TRS19 without a problem? I see it is marked for TS12 so that is where I tried it.

William

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It does import into TRS19 with no problem. After all, it is a structure.

Didrik