N Scale Switches – Radius Matches

[douglas]

Hey there. I'm planning a layout and have only a few switches, but two are located on curves. (And yes, I realize it's breaking a "rule" of trackplanning.) What radius is the curve of the standard switches (#44861 and #44862)? Bachmann has about five or six curves of different radii, and I'd like to match that of the switches if at all possible.

[Ken G Price]

Even the big railroads install switches on curves when it is needed.

[douglas]

Oh yes, I know. The more important thing is, what is the radius of the standard N scale switch curves? Like how the standard HO turnouts are 18" radius. What's the N scale equivalent?

[James in FL]

Hi douglas,

On the non-numbered turnouts it's 11.25r.

[douglas]

Hi douglas,

On the non-numbered turnouts it's 11.25r.

Excellent, thanks for answering my question James.

[James in FL]

You're welcome.

Good luck