Reply to "New expanded NorthWest Minnesota RR: Video and 3D! From the Chippewa Central 6' x 16' Fastrack Layout Plan from MR"

The Chippewa Central plan needs these turnouts for estimating overall costs:

• 6-16826, 0 Lionel FasTrack, Left turnout 14 1/4". (O72) Command Control                1
• 6-16827, 0 Lionel FasTrack, Right turnout 14 1/4". (O72) Command Control          1
• 6-16828, 0 Lionel FasTrack, Left turnout 13 1/8". (O60) Command Control                7
• 6-16829, 0 Lionel FasTrack, Right turnout 13 1/8". (O60) Command Control          8
• The two Lionel Extended Truss Bridges are also a cost item ($300 MSRP each).

Naturally, it could be built in phases to spread out the cost and effort:

1. Outside loop & turnouts, with one bridge
2. Inside loop and Granite Falls
3. Clara City elevated loop and grade up
4. Passing track with 2nd Extended Truss Bridge

Even though the minimum curvature is O-48, I like that the turnouts are one width wider at O-60.