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Quick question for those with Atlas O-54 switches. SCARM shows the switch shorter than the actual switch. However, when looking at a photo on the Atlas site, there appears to be a 4.5" extension on the straight section that looks like it can be detached, can it? I'm trying to reconcile a photo of a design with what SCARM shows and the 4.5" extension appears to be the difference.

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Dave

The very first run of 054 turnouts featured the main route which had a 14 1/2 " straight leg ,one piece. This was redesigned and the mainline dimension changed to 10".This made the 054 turnout a "drop in" that was easy to replace any 10" straight on the layout. It also allowed users to assemble a "yard" featuring more closely spaced sidings.

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