An interesting design. I could use a couple of these on my layout. However at 220mm overall length, aren't the turnouts tighter than 13 degree standard, about 18-20 degrees? While the Rokuhan units run nicely over the crossover, I wonder how well the larger U.S. models would far. Mark
It does not look any different than doing a single crossover with the standard turnouts as far as length and track spacing. At 220 mm it would save space not needing to do 2 single crossovers. So far the turnouts have worked well with everything from GP38-2 to Mikado. Might also save money. Trey
the turnouts are the same as a standard 110 mm turnout for geometry and you only require a single turnout controller to control it, the crossing can be built using 4 standard 110 mm turnouts and a 30 degree crossing , but you need at least 2 turnout control levers as you can only gang two turnout motors to a single lever for reliable operation according to Rokuhan recommendations. this will fit into a double track main line with 25 mm spacing. if you are using banked track would suggest at least a 110 mm straight on either side to transition into banked, or super elevated, track.
