... ought to know what the rule or practical consideration is regarding rail joints at the exit of turnouts or diamonds. Is there normally a joint within a few sleepers, or can the next rail joint be up to 60 feet away from the V? I reckon I need to get the rails right first, and then arrange the sleepers so that there isn't one under a joint. I will post a screenshot of the length that is causing me to ask this. posted: 6 Jul 2020 17:03 from: Julian Roberts 3591_061201_180000000.png posted: 6 Jul 2020 19:24 from: Phil O Hi Julian Common crossings are normally a self contained lump, which are attached to the closure rails at one end plain rail at the other. Obviously some of the exceptions are where other switches and crossings come into play in complex formations. The exact number a common crossing covers is determined by its crossing angle. Templot shows you where the joints are. HTH. Phil. Last edited on 6 Jul 2020 19:24 by Phil O posted: 6 Jul ...