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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:39 pm 
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I want to start building turnouts in code 125 and 148 using only Micro Engineering rail. If I buy a turnout fixture for code 148 rail, will I be able to build a turnout using code 125 with the same fixture?

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Travis


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:47 pm 
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Travis, answer is 'sort of'. The smaller rail will fit in the fixture - but it will not be tightly aligned. You'll have add the use of 2 (rolee type) or 3 point gauges to align the rail heads precisely. Go carefully and check with track gauges - all will work fine.

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Thanks Ed, I appreciate you chiming in to offer some advice.


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