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    Troublesome Turnouts

    Peco Turnouts Update: I have acquired a Peco Universal Code 80 turnout and it will mate up with the EZ Track or Atlas turnouts just fine. This Peco part #SL-396, an Insulfrog Medium Radius. The Peco turnout has a spring on it that really snaps the frogs shut. I'm going to cut out one of...
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    Troublesome Turnouts

    I Replaced the Turnout w/ Atlas Code 80 "It appears to me that your left point in the photo you provided is misaligned with the closure rail." Wow. Good call. I didn't see that. Upon closer inspection, 5 of 7 of the turnouts exhibit poor alignment on the left side. I understand the...
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    Troublesome Turnouts

    Good Points - Thanks Many Good Points to think about - Thanks. You are correct. The problem with the turnouts has not always been there, it is getting worse over time. The cars are weighted. Mostly I've got a 1/4 ounce on each truck, depends on how well the car tracks. Sorry, I'm too...
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    Troublesome Turnouts

    Hi guys. I'm fairly new to scale RR. I received a Bachmann N Scale E-Z Track kit as a gift two years ago. Things quickly got way out of hand. I've now got lot's of rolling stock, buildings, etc. all on Bachmann E-Z Track. It's a double loop on a 30" x 70" door. I like the layout but ...
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