Is there a way you can make a Switch Track in Ho-Scale.I want too try what isthe best way to go.Thanks
What do you mean by switch track? A turnout?
Yes Turnout is what I meant,I always called em Switch Tracks.
If you are new to modeling, I would strongly suggest you buy commercial turnouts. There are other skills that you need to master before you tackle scratchbuilding turnouts.
Take a look at this:
There are other places that sell switch kits but I can’t find the URL for them.
Believe me, making switches is very simple with the exception of the frog assembly. If you have a vise and a mill file, can solder, you would have little problem to construct the frog and the switch points.
There have been numerous articles on this subject in MRR
If you just need a few of 6 or 8s and they are available in the rail size you want, I suggest you buy them. But if you need a lot, then it is a lot cheaper to make your own.
That said, part of the experience of Model Railroading is to learn new skills and techniques. Have FUN!
Fast-Tracks has one of the easiest methods to use and the most precise tools to help make your own flawless turnouts in almost any scale.
http://centralfloridashops.fast-tracks.net/index.php
I made this one for a small diorama to display how easy it is. The picture is from the recent Sunshine Models Prototype meet in Naperville, IL.
http://www.pbase.com/lumixfz30/image/69448287
Also check these out also:
Fast Tracks has everything you need too. But like others have said Buying some commerical ones to get going might be better.
Good Luck!
EDIT: Doh somebody beat me to it!
Just a clarification on terminology: What real railroaders call a switch, we model railroaders usually call a turnout. It’s the same thing. But we usually say “turnout” to avoid confusion with the electrical “switch” that we often use to control the “turnout”.