... switch+ 1:8 regular In the latter case that's an unusual combination, and as a result the regular pattern V-crossing has produced a long entry "straight". The lead length could have been adjusted by extending or shortening the entry straight, but in the event the default length fitted well. This turnout now needs the trap catch points* inserted -- over to you. As usual I converted your bitmap to low-contrast negative grey-scale, and worked using the "bright night" colours: 2_211653_300000001.png 2_211653_290000000.png 2_211653_310000003.png 2_211653_300000002.png Thanks for uploading the scan. I set 300dpi and 1:492 for 4mm scale, as your instructions. *let's not start that one again. To the signalman they are trap points, to the p.w. gang they are catch points. regards, Martin. posted: 21 Feb 2011 23:22 from: Brian Nicholls Hi Martin, Many thanks for having a go at my sample plan, it is good news you found things would fit reasonable well. Martin Wynne wrote: I think you ...