... a satisfactory result I used to the shortest 9ft straight switch. If you ease the crossing angle from 1:3.75 to say 1:4.5 you get something looking more reasonable, but at these angles you still need to use a short straight switch rather than an "A" switch: 2_080831_130000000.png In this case the turnout radius is now around 42", still with the 9ft straight switch. If you want to do it as an A-4 because that size is in the LPTB list, it looks like this: 2_080851_000000000.png Which looks horrible, and wastes space. regards, Martin. posted: 8 Dec 2016 19:50 from: 4railsman Phil O wrote: I wouldn't worry too much about it, draw in you main line and then" insert turnouts in plain track" adjust the 'V' angle using F5 to suit where you want the branch track to go, which keeps the radius at or above your minimum radius. If one of the roads carries passengers use the larger switch, if not use the smaller switch. If both ...