Turnouts won't align with crossing help!

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Trainsarefun

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Hello to all.

New here to this site.

I'm hoping someone can help me out here.

I'm trying to build my track but the #4 turnouts code 100 from Atlas don't line up with the 12.5 degree crossing.

As you can see from the picture, the crossing needs to be parallel with the track below it but I can't get it to align properly.

When I attached the #4 turnout to the 12.5 degree crossing crosses what is supposed to be a parallel line below it as you can see from the pics.

Can anyone help out here?

I'm building the Central Midland track plan from Atlas.

Richard

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Trainsarefun said:
I'm trying to build my track but the #4 turnouts code 100 from Atlas don't line up with the 12.5 degree crossing.

When I attached the #4 turnout to the 12.5 degree crossing crosses what is supposed to be a parallel line below it as you can see from the pics.
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I don't think that is a Custom Line Mark IV #4 turnout. I think that is a "Snap Switch". Check the back. Should be printed in the plastic.
 


Trainsarefun said:
My friend you are in fact correct. The part I have does not say it's a custom line. There's a difference between them?
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The "snap switch" is a very short turnout made to fit into an 18" radius curve. It has curved departure rails that, as I recall, end up being 20 degrees. The Custom Line #4s are a true US prototype numbered turnout, so the departure angle is more like the 12.5 degree, as the crossing you have there.

As a kid I can't count how many times I got them mixed and just let there be kinks and gaps in the rails to make them fit.
 
Iron Horseman said:
The "snap switch" is a very short turnout made to fit into an 18" radius curve. It has curved departure rails that, as I recall, end up being 20 degrees. The Custom Line #4s are a true US prototype numbered turnout, so the departure angle is more like the 12.5 degree, as the crossing you have there.

As a kid I can't count how many times I got them mixed and just let there be kinks and gaps in the rails to make them fit.
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Thank you so much for the advice.

I really do appreciate it.

Richard
 
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