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... that is necessary. Attachment: attach_654_940_3way_tandem_turnout _09_09_24_1036_04.box 322 posted: 24 Sep 2009 10:50 from: Martin Wynne Hi Peter, If you make the right-hand turnout an A-6 rather than a B-6, and increase the crossing entry-straight a little, you can get the tandem within your 345mm limit. Minimum radius is 814mm (32"). The right-hand check rail on the middle V-crossing will need some careful positioning. Here's a quick screenshot (00-BF): 00_tandem_quick.png There is more about using the C&L templates at: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p =782009#p782009 and at: message 2130 You could create a tandem using the B-8 and B-6 templates from the C&L file if you prefer the smaller timbering. Sorry I don't have time today to write a proper reply. Apologies. regards, Martin. posted: 24 Sep 2009 11:26 from: Peter Price Hi Martin and Borg-Rail, Thanks for ...
... ? I know from the video there's more to do, but wanted to check I was learning correctly to start with! Hi Richard, What you have there is the makings of a 3-throw turnout, with both switches coincident. 3-throw turnouts are quite rare on the prototype and only used in yards and sidings. A 3-throw turnout would not be used in a passenger running line as you have it there. What you need is a tandem turnout, in which the two base turnouts are staggered: 00_tandem_quick.png Have a look at the one Tony has just done for Brian to see the difference: topic 2053- message 13667 Tandem turnouts have been much discussed on here. If you go to the Search page at: http://www.templot.com/zoom/search_cgi.htm and enter "tandem turnout" you will find dozens of results. b) Below the 3-way point will be a double slip, but I cannot see a menu option or template to create one? I've dropped a diamond crossing in for now to represent ...
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