In Steve Monson’s article on building switches in the June 2009 issue, there was an error on page 47. In the table called “Rail lengths (inches),” the entry for #5 closure/point rails should read “16 3/4.” We regret this error and any inconvenience it may have caused.
Download FREE full-size templates for a #5 turnout (both right and left hand versions). For step-by-step instructions, consult the two part article found in the June and August 2009 issues of Garden Railways.
Bonus article for subscribers! Download this article on how to repair Aristo-Craft and LGB switches.