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How do I use Tie Templates with my Fast Tracks turnouts?

Printable Tie Templates can be used for laying out a model railroad to ensure the trackwork will fit as expected and for laying out individual wood ties if our laser cut QuickSticks are not used. For complete details on using the Fast Tracks Track Templates, check out the Trackwork Builders Guides.

How are TwistTies different from QuickSticks?

QuickSticks are a companion product to trackwork built in the assembly fixtures. Clearance is provided on QuickSticks, where the PC board ties are in place of the wood ties. TwistTies include all the wood ties and are not designed to be used with any PC board ties. Instead, rail is spiked onto the wood ties ... Read more

How are QuickSticks different from TwistTies?

QuickSticks are a companion product to trackwork built in the assembly fixtures. Clearance is provided on QuickSticks, where the PC board ties are in place of the wood ties. TwistTies, a complete track-building system themselves. Laser-cut from plywood, TwistTies include all the wood ties and are not designed to be used with any PC board ... Read more

How accurate are your Tie Templates?

Our Tie Templates are all drawn to NMRA standards as far as track gauge and radii are concerned. The shape and dimensions of guard and wing rails were produced using NMRA Recommended Practices. Our Printable Tie Templates are not intended as a substitute for our assembly fixtures as the rails' location for some sizes is ... Read more

Can I join TwistTies together?

Yes. Our TwistTie strips each include two track joiners that clip onto the edges of the ties, allowing unlimited lengths of TwistTie strips to be connected and curved like a single piece. These joiners can also be used to connect TwistTie strips to turnouts. These joiners are also available separately.