#6 - 50' & 60' Radius Switch Construction Information (Gene L & Railroad Supply)
#6 - 50' Radius Switch Construction Information
#6 - 50’ Radius Switch Construction diagram. The hand written items represents what Gene L. has been building for the railroad. Note the other diagram is a reference document from Railroad Supply Engineering Handbook.
#8 - 80' Radius Switch from Railroad Supply Engineering Handbook
#8 - 80' Radius Switch from Railroad Supply Engineering Handbook
Information from information included in the Railroad Supply Engineering Handbook
#10 - Radius Switch from Railroad Supply Engineering Handbook
#10 - Radius Switch from Railroad Supply Engineering Handbook
#10 - Radius Switch from Railroad Supply Engineering Handbook
Track Radius Calculations
Rail Bending
In laying curved track, it is important to get a good arc for a continuous curve. A curve made by bending rail at the two ends results in a parabolic shape. Therefor, a rail bender is preferred. Details on how to properly bend rail and determine radius is listed in the this document.
