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posted: 29 Apr 2011 11:50 from: Charles Orr
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There is an interesting article in the June issue of Model Railroader on how to build closed frog turnouts. I've never seen these before. Are they prototypical? regards Charles |
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posted: 29 Apr 2011 16:23 from: Ian Allen
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Also known as "swing nose crossings". Yes they are used on high speed lines to maintain wheel/rail contact throughout pointwork, the same way switched diamond crossings perform the same task. Ian |
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