Pardon me if this has been discussed. I did a search and didn't see it discussed. In any event, now that Walthers is trying to find new manufacturers to replace the Shinohara line, what is a good substitute? Especially the turnouts? I have used Walthers curved turnouts and like them quite a bit. PECO curved turnouts? Any experience? I'm set on my mainline and mainline sidings where I've used #8 curves. I will have need for #7's to 7 1/2's. Radius range from 24"-28" and 28"- 32". Does anyone else make code 83 curved turnouts?
eBay. Ok doesn't make them but you can find and buy them. Just a few weeks ago I bought couple of #8 Walthers curved turnouts, DCC friendly. Sold my DC versions on HOSwap. I know of no other substiitutes for the type you are looking for. I do plan on using a few Peco as well.
Central Valley turnout kits are flexible. They are a step above regular trackssince you have to build them, but not as hard as handlaid track. I have never used them, so I can’t say from personal experience, but they seem alright. You would be able to make any radius you need.
