... i.e Scissors 1 and 2. The scissors 1 is more difficult. I am not sure if this means that more difficult to get make template or it is more difficult to make the formation from the template. Could I get clarification? Are they both prototypical? Hi Graham, In a type 1 scissors crossover the V-crossings on the diamond are in the turnout radius section of each turnout: 2_280306_090000000.png In a type 2 scissors crossover the V-crossings on the diamond are in the crossing entry section of each turnout: 2_280306_090000001.png colour codes: 2_280441_190000000.png Note that the type 2 scissors is shorter with sharper turnout curves, so you may need to use a longer size for the turnouts. Both types are equally easy to get to this stage in Templot with a few clicks. See below for the basic recipe. The diagrams above are in curved track, but it is the same for a straight scissors. However, to get beyond this stage to detailed templates with all rail conflicts removed is much easier in a type 2 scissors, because in that ...