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I just got mt new 50/35 curved turnout fixture. I have been building #6's for a few months now. I love the products, BTW. I can't seem to find any special instructions for completing the curved turnouts. I assume I need to pre-bend all of the components prior to construction. Are there any other special considerations I need to know about. One question that comes to mind is in regards to the frog point rails. Should these be pre curved through there entire length, or is there a small tangent right at the point (like commercial turnouts)? Thanks

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Allan B.

The instructions for building curved turnouts are the same as straight turnouts. As you noted, the only thing that is different is the need to pre-bend the rail so that it sits in the Assembly Fixture slots with no lateral stress on the rail. A Rail Roller makes it very easy to get a nice smooth radius, but with a bit of practice you can get a smooth bend by pulling the rail through your thumb and forefinger a few times while putting side pressure on the rail.

Other than that, just follow the users' guide instructions for straight turnouts.

Thanks.

I built 2 now. Just as good as regular turnouts. I have one of your rail benders. Its great too.

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Allan B.