Has anyone tried to bend GarGarves 5 rail track? My version is combined Standard gauge and O gauge. I would like to bend it to a 42" radius. Will this be possible or will the 5 rail track be to stiff for a 42" radius? I'm asking before I buy the track because if it is not going to work I will have to go a different route. I'd appreciate hearing about anyone's experience working with 5 rail track.
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I would call Gar Graves directly and ask the question. Tom and Mike are honest guys and will give you a straight answer.
If you really mean 42" RADIUS (i.e., O84 diameter), then it might be possible. If you mean an O42 curve, forget it.
Are 5-rail switches also available? A 5-rail track offering seems rather limited in application without any switches, unless it is just for building a display loop.
MY GUESS bending 5 rail to 042 is no!
5 rail switches no, too!
That's what I figured! 
Well, stupid me! Yes, I really meant 42" diameter not radius. Anyway, I'll give Gargraves a call and see what they have to say about bending 5 rail track to a 21" radius. Thanks to everyone for your replies.
You can make some 5 rail track using Standard gauge and O gauge 42 curves. Not very difficult after you get a few pieces built. We built several layouts that way. Contact Kirk at USA track.
Bob
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