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This layout is less than 144" square, 5" x 28" which makes it a micro.

Really it's a test on my switch building abilities and hand laying track. I used code 83 rail and spruce strips for the ties. That is an SHS SW-1 on it and it even makes the layout look crowded.

Now to add the guard rails and weather the rail and ties. Ballast come after that.
Greg
Now there's a layout I have space for

Hope you don't plan to run long trains though
Lookin' good! Wish I had that kind of patience!
Great looking work, i like it
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Really it's a test on my switch building abilities and hand laying track.
If that's a test I'd say you passed with honors

Nice looking work Greg, don't forget to post a photo when the guard rails are installed.
Cheers Willis
The switch looks great. Was it made in place or is it a kit? Either way, it looks great

Thanks guys. I used the Fast Tracks jig to make the switch. The jig is for code 100 but I made a switch with code 83 rail. While it works ok for 83 it does a much better job with 100.

Since I had the code 83 switch, track was needed but being cheap I decided not to buy any flex and just hand lay the short stretches I needed.
Greg
Greg,
Nice job, that turnout really looks good.
Those Fast Tracks jigs are great. I have one of those in N Scale code 55.
Well the guard rails are installed finally. My American Models truck continues to roll smoothly through the switch. I adjusted the gap for the points down to a 1/16th of an inch, which will allow me to use a Caboose Hobbies N scale ground throw with this switch. Next step is to weather the rail, ties and ballast the track.
Greg

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