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| Author: | sambear [ Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Wye size |
I just bought the #10 wye from FastTracks. Now, how small can I build A wye (given a 30" minimal radius). My hope is I can get it done under a maximal width of 24", but my thought is it will take up to 48". Any advice is great. |
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| Author: | emccamey [ Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wye size |
sambear, A Wye will split the diverging routes of the turnout geometry equally in opposite directions. As a result, the Wye minimum radius is (approximately) twice that of the same frog specification for a standard turnout. A number 4 (barely) or slightly better number 5 Wye will provide minimum radius greater than your desired 30" minimum. These will be significantly shorter in length than the number 10 (which has a minimum radius in excess of 96"). -ed- |
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| Author: | sambear [ Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wye size |
Once again Ed did the big help to me. I called Terry at FastTracks and he will change my purchase of #10 to a #6 wye, that will save me a lot of area and should work well. I chose #6 because I have the other items (i.e. point form) from a #6 turnout. Again, FastTracks is excellent treating its customers. With the wye now to fit better it will help me enjoy the work more. Merry Christmas everyone!! |
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