Fast Tracks

I need to build a 75 degree crossing based on 2 24" radius curves crossing.
I just need one of these. I'm getting better at switch building (built about 10 now) so I'm hopeful I can do this.
I downloaded the templates for 90deg and 60deg.
I also watched the videos.

My question is, what would be the prefered method of creating the outside track around the bends ?
These are very sharp bends so I dont know if I can clip and bend a continous rail.
So should I instead file 2 rail ends to the right angle and solder them ? or is there a way to bend rail at a 75deg angle ?
I have the basic tools (pointform, stock helper) and 2 fixtures for switches but nothing quite like this.

The other question is should I build the crossing first then put it in place and connect up the leading lines ?
Or I had another idea. That is build the 2 crossing curves fully (I have PCB ties and the curved fixtures) ,
then overlay them and cut the rails where they intersect ? Then fill in loose rail where needed (the guard rails etc).



Suggestions welcome.

Look through the following link:

http://www.westportterminal.de/howtoscrcrossings.html

Custom, hand laid crossings are an art from. I've done several - but each one was created differently. Some fully curved crossings were done piece by piece. I've also done continuous rail one route with a butted joint and then fitted the crossing pieces.

Experiment with some materials, you'll find what approach works for you.

-ed-

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-ed mccamey-
COSLAR RR - http://www.coslar.us/
NMRA Standards and Conformance Department
PROTO & FINE Scale Coordinator
I estimate I have about 5 pounds of coupler springs somewhere in the vicinity of my workbench.

Thank you your page is exactly what I was looking for !