Atlas 7.5 Highspeed vs Atlas O-54 Switch ? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

borderman01OGR Forum Member

Hey all

I am looking to add a switch between two closely parallel rows of O scale track for my subway layout. I know the highspeed turnout is a long set of track while the other is shorter. But is their any pros and cons between the two? The thing I like about the highspeed is that their is less curvature so trains don't stick out as much. Let me know what u think.

Thanks

1/2/1210:07 AM

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rogueOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

if you have two parallel tracks and are doing a crossover from one track to the other, the highspeed would be better since the highspeed turnout avoids the s-curve you would get using two o-54 switches, an s-curve could cause a detrailment

(you might want to consider the #5 switch instead of the #7.5 if space is an issue)

the NJ Hirailers use the highspeed atlas switch on their subway line.
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1/3/129:02 PM

Joe POGR Forum Member

See my post:

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/d...ent/3259945172335332

2/7/122:31 AM

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