How to Build Compact Handlaid Turnouts — A Step-by-Step Guide for On30 [Rail Construction Part]

Описание: In this video, we’ll show you how to build handlaid turnouts designed for small layouts and flexible curves.

Watch the next part: Soldering
🔗    • How to Solder Handlaid Turnouts Like a Pro...  

If you're building an On30 layout, or working in HOe, HOf, N, or HO scales — and want turnouts that fit your exact layout plan — this step-by-step tutorial is for you.

We follow the exact process from our popular blog post, covering everything from tools and materials, to making your own templates, and shaping frogs, points, and closure rails.

00:00 Opening
01:00 1. Materials and Tools
03:15 2. Making the Stock Rail
06:40 3. Making the Frog + Frog Rails
09:43 4. Making the Switch Point Rail, Closure Rail, and Wing Rail
17:23 5. Making the Guard Rail
19:03 6. All Rail Parts Completed

📌 Related Videos & blog articles (English included):

🔧 Soldering Section
🔗    • How to Solder Handlaid Turnouts Like a Pro...  
👉 https://www.narrow-gauge-shop.com/han...

🛠 Rail Construction Section
🔗    • How to Build Compact Handlaid Turnouts — A...  
👉 https://www.narrow-gauge-shop.com/han...

🎯 Suitable for: On30, HOe (HOn30 / OO-9), N, HO, HOf
📐 Designed for: tight-radius curves & flexible track layouts
🛠 Recommended tools: rail bender, track gauge, masking tape, and more

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