T Gauge Headquarters: Track Plans

Track Plans: 3. The Wedge

Placing long, straight tracks at an angle to the edge of a layout is a tried-and-true trick to make a layout look larger and a plan more interesting. This one has the added detail of a generous passenger terminal, made possible by two pairs of switches, as well as a substantial metropolis. Given the "fussy" performance of the manual switches presently available, you may wish to leave them as props rather than actually use them; however, if you're game to try, note that you'll have some custom wiring to do in order to control the movements of up to four trains. You'll also be kept very busy making all of those buildings!

PARTS REQUIRED
1 X R-004 120mm 30º curve
2 X R-005 132.5mm 30º curve
10 X R-006 145mm 30º curve
2 X R-008-2 30mm road crossing
2 X R-015 145mm 15º curve
2 X R-016 90mm left manual switch
2 X R-017 90mm right manual switch
2 X R-022 60mm straight power feeder
18 X R-023 120mm straight
2 X R-024 157.5mm 15º curve radius
9 X R-025 157.5mm 30º curve radius

DIMENSIONS
34" X 20"
86cm X 51cm
Plan gridlines are on 6" centers

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