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posted: 10 Mar 2019 13:01 from: David click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
Hiya Guys Hoping someone might be able to help. Trying to plan a em track plan, end to end(Gwr). Just interested in what the prototype size turnouts would have been in the 'runround loop' at a terminus station(1930's), B6 or B7(maybe a 9ft sw). I think smaller turnouts were used in yards/sidings.... Its the old space can of worms  (Planning on 30-36" platform). I guess its what's a acceptable compromise, bearing in mind scale and look.Any thoughts appreciated Dave |
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posted: 10 Mar 2019 13:32 from: Martin Wynne
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David wrote: Trying to plan a em track plan, end to end(Gwr). Just interested in what the prototype size turnouts would have been in the 'runround loop' at a terminus station(1930's), B6 or B7(maybe a 9ft sw)Hi Dave, The GWR introduced their flexible switches only about 1930. I doubt they started their renewals at the far end of branch terminii, so it's almost certain to be a GWR old-type switch. For a country branch terminus, it's likely that it was still the same when the branch closed in the 1950s/60s. If the turnout is alongside the platform, the most likely prototype would be a GWR 14ft switch + 1:8, or longer. Otherwise the overhang of locos using it needs a big cut-out in the platform edge. Unless the branch never saw anything longer than small tank engines. If the turnout is beyond the platform, it might be shorter, perhaps a GWR 12ft switch + 1:7. However, if you are short of space you might be forced to use something even shorter, perhaps a GWR 10ft switch + 1:6. The 9ft switches were generally found only in sidings, not running lines. template > switch settings... menu item > GWR old-type cheers, Martin. |
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posted: 10 Mar 2019 13:58 from: David click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
Many thx Martin Very interesting, its a matter thats bugged me for quite a while.  This will be filed in the memory cabinet. Quite interesting for the reasons laid out. Dave |
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