Does anybody have pictures of Ross #10 switches on their layout? I have a chance to use two on my mainline to create a crossover but I feel like I'm underestimating their size.
How fast can a train roll through these things?
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As fast as you want. I’ve played with them in the booth at York, a crossover is easily 6 feet long. Print the templates out from the Ross website.
@BillYo414 posted:Does anybody have pictures of Ross #10 switches on their layout? I have a chance to use two on my mainline to create a crossover but I feel like I'm underestimating their size.
How fast can a train roll through these things?
Hi Bill, I am confused, what is a #10?
Edit @ 0945 Went onto Ross's site and see what you are talking about! As I recall the #10 did not(??) exist when I bought my 40-some switches.
Ron
Switch is 27.9" long. Ross switch templates.
#10, #14, #20, are terms used by real railroads to define the size of a turnout. A #10 turnout for model layouts (especially O) is a very broad radius turnout, while for a 1:1 railroad it would be considered very tight.
Gah! Thanks guys! I forgot Ross has a template on their website. I was just using track planning software. I'll print it out and size it up.
A #10 is a monster unless you have a VERY large layout. 
@BillYo414 posted:Gah! Thanks guys! I forgot Ross has a template on their website. I was just using track planning software. I'll print it out and size it up.
Pretty sure you have to buy the templates now I have them at the club and I also have a few of those switches If you can wait till Wednesday I can get you pics and measurements The number 10 switch is huge A number 10 crossover is verrrry long
Physical templates maybe, but the PDF ones are free.
Those switches should allow a really fast freight to roll like thunder through them, good luck and have fun. Show some pictures of them when you have time. Good luck and Happy Railroading Everyone
@Brendan posted:Physical templates maybe, but the PDF ones are free.
I downloaded a bunch of these in the planning stages, In order to print 1:1 copies, I had to splice multiple pages together. Possible, but a bit of a PITA. 
@BillYo414 posted:Gah! Thanks guys! I forgot Ross has a template on their website. I was just using track planning software. I'll print it out and size it up.
If you are using SCARM you can print 1:1 templates too. It really helps when doing freehand flex track bends.
Not sure how you plan to use the #10s for a crossover, but the #8 double crossover is awesome and I am sure you can go through that real fast.
