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Hi All,

 

I have a question, my current layout consists of Atlas track and switches. I am going to have an extension

connected down the road adding possibly 4 X 8 to the current layout. My question is, say I need several Atlas

switches tracks for ex; 3 72 left turnouts (Item # 6077 for ex and Instead want to consider Ross, do i just order a 72 radius from Ross?

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I'd appreciate your help on a related issue.

I currently use only Atlas track and switches and I'm planning to use Ross switches for a yard I'm building.

It seems I can join Atlas tack to Ross switches quite easily.

If I've understood the schematics correctly, Ross 3 way switches have 11.25 degree turnouts, so I'll need 1/32 of a circle (1/2 072 curve) to achieve parallel tracks and 3.5" separation.

 

I don't see any Ross track 1/2 curves - can Ross track be cut to size as easily as Atlas?

What are the drawbacks to using the Atlas switches may I ask?

We recently viewed Cesar's (fatboy on the Forum) beautiful and quite large layout while at York and he used all Atlas exclusively. Had double slip switches, 'high speed' switches and everything in between, He said he didn't have any problems to speak of...

This was done with Ross 3 way Switches and Gargraves track.  I believe the Ross 3 ways are #4 switches which I matched to #5 Ross switches.    A small adjustment to match the two different switches.  Gargraves may flex enough to accomplish the two curved yard leads.   I believe this was 4 1/4" track spacing center to center.  

Y-module project.  Click on the underlined phrase to link a Photobucket picture file.

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