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Hand laying your own HO scale #6 Turnouts is not as hard as you might think! Tools and technology designed and manufactured by Fast Tracks make it possible for you to build your own high-quality, NMRA compliant turnouts.
With this HO, #6 turnout assembly fixture, you can build an unlimited supply of turnouts when you need them, at the comfort of your workbench, in about an hour. Fast Tracks, the turnout assembly fixture system developer, has been producing its line of extremely precise tools since 2003. We've worked out all the details to make building trackwork as easy as possible, so now any modeler can produce the most accurate, best-looking, and smoothest operating trackwork available.
Build turnouts that not only look great but will eliminate track related derailments and frustration.
How Will Fast Tracks Assembly Fixtures Help?
Fast Tracks assembly fixtures will help you build high-quality hand-laid track that:
- Is Highly Accurate - Build turnouts that stay in perfect gauge - permanently
- Performs Perfectly - Eliminates track related derailments
- Is Economical - Build hundreds of turnouts with one fixture
- Is Easy To Build - No special skills are needed
- Can Be Built Quickly - Build a turnout in less than an hour!
- Looks Great! - Get results that rival even the most experienced modelers
- Lets You Work in Comfort - Build trackwork at your workbench
- Is NMRA Compliant - Will work with any NMRA compliant equipment
Each assembly fixture can be used to build right or left Turnouts.
To finish off your trackwork, add our matching QuickSticks to your order. These laser-cut wood ties will make finishing turnouts a snap, glue the complete set of pre-cut ties to the turnout, and it's done! We also offer traditional single piece wood turnout ties as well.
If you order a Fast Tracks assembly fixture, we highly recommend that you consider purchasing matching PointForm and StockAid filing tools. This will make the construction of the switch and frog points much easier.
In addition to code 83 rail, you will also need to purchase matching 0.0625" (1.6mm), (7 scale inches) thick, CopperHead PC board turnout ties manufactured by Fast Tracks.
Click on the Supplies Tab above to add additional items needed to build turnouts to your order. Try our Supplies Calculator to determine the consumable items you will need for your trackwork project.
Below is a cross-reference chart showing which rail other than Micro Engineering is compatible with our fixtures.
| Fixture Cut For | Rail Size | Compatible With |
|---|---|---|
| ME Code 55 | Code 55 | Atlas Code 80 |
| ME Code 55 | Code 55 | Atlas Code 55 |
| ME Code 55 | Code 55 | Peco Code 80 |
| ME Code 70 | Code 70 | ME Code 83 |
| ME Code 70 | Code 70 | Peco Code 83 (IL-115) |
| ME Code 70 | Code 70 | Peco 75 |
| ME Code 70 | Code 70 | Pilz Code 83 |
| ME Code 70 | Code 70 | Tilig 83 |
| ME Code 83 | Code 83 | ME Code 70 |
| ME Code 83 | Code 83 | Peco Code 83 (IL-115) |
| ME Code 83 | Code 83 | Peco 75 |
| ME Code 83 | Code 83 | Pilz Code 83 |
| ME Code 83 | Code 83 | Tilig 83 |
| ME Code 100 | Code 100 | Walthers Code 83 |
| ME Code 100 | Code 100 | Roco Line 83 |
| ME Code 100 | Code 100 | Atlas Code 83 |
| ME Code 100 | Code 100 | Atlas Code 100 |
| ME Code 125 | Code 100 | C & L 125 |
| ME Code 148 | Code 100 | Right-O-Way 148 |
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| PARAMETER | VALUE | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Default Turnout Length | 11.5" (292 mm) | This is the length of the turnout on the QuickSticks. Measured from end tie to end tie. |
| Minimum Turnout Length | 7.9" (201 mm) | This is the shortest possible turnout length. Measured from the end PC board tie to end PC board tie. |
| Diverging Route Angle | 9.46 (Decimal) 9°/27'/36"(D/M/S) 1:6 (Ratio) | Decimal = Frog angle in decimal degrees D/M/S = Deg/Min/Sec Ratio = Frog angle expressed as a ratio |
| Diverging Route Radius | 43" (1092 mm) | The minimum radius in a straight turnout. |
| Tie Spacing (Prototype) | 20" (508 mm) | Tie spacing center of tie to center of tie. |
| Tie Size (Model) | L - 1.17" (30 mm) W - 0.1" (3 mm) H - 0.0625" (2 mm) | The actual size of the tie. |
| Tie Size (Prototype) | L - 8.5' (2.6 m) W - 9"(229 mm) H - 7" (178 mm) | The original tie size that the model was based on. |
| Track Gauge | 0.66" (17 mm) | The distance between the stock rails. |
| Substitution Radius | 45" (1143 mm) | The approximate radius that the diverging route of a turnout can be fit into. This calculation was made using the shortest possible turnout length measured from the edges of the PC board ties, not the wood ties. |
| Size | L - 10" (254 mm) W - 6" (152 mm) H - 0.25" (6 mm) | The physical size of the product |
| Weight | 1.118 lbs (0.507 kg) | |
| Material | 6061 Aluminum |
Building Turnouts Using Fast Tracks Assembly Fixtures
This fully illustrated document provides complete details for building switches using Fast Tracks tools & supplies. These instructions apply to Turnouts, Wyes & Curved Turnouts in all scales and include essential information for building any fixture-built trackwork.
Building A Stub Switch Using A Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture.
Do you already own a Fast Tracks Assembly Fixture? Then you can use the same fixture and tools you have now to build a stub turnout with QuickSticks and PC Board ties.
Using The PointForm Tool To Build Frog & Switch Points
We offer a number of different types of PointForm tools. This document provides general instructions on how to use a PointForm tool. These instructions apply to all PointForm tools.
Filing The Stock Rail With The Fast Tracks StockAid Filing Tool
Using the StockAid tool to remove the base of the stock rail in a turnout. These instructions apply to all sizes of StockAid tools.
Completing Switches Using Fast Tracks QuickSticks
This Builders Guide details how to complete building your switch using QuickSticks laser-cut wood ties.
Building A Turnout Switch Using Fast Tracks Tools
Step-by-step videos demonstrate how to build a complete switch using a Fast Tracks assembly fixture, PointForm, StockAid, and other tools.
Using The TieBreaker PC Board Tie Cutting Tool
Cutting each PC Board tie to the length you need for a turnout can be tedious and drawn-out. Here Tim demonstrates how the Fast Tracks TieBreaker tool speeds up the process, reducing the construction time for a turnout by as much as 30%!
Using The Multi-Brush Solder Paste Applicator For Soldering Trackwork
The Multi-Brush makes applying just he right amount of solder flux quick and easy. You will also find it a handy brush to have around for general model construction as well.
Using The 35W Weller Soldering Iron For Model Railroad Trackwork
Using the right soldering iron to solder trackwork is critical to success. We recommend the 35 watt Weller pencil type soldering iron with the ST7 conical shaped soldering tip. Watch along as we demonstrate how to get the most from this soldering equipment.
Solder Overview
Detail about the solder supplied by Fast Tracks for building all types of model trackwork.
Cutting Rail Gaps
We thought you might like this short video we produced showing the process of cutting rail gaps to isolate the frog in a Fast Tracks turnout electrically. This step is critical and can not be skipped. Otherwise, the track will have a dead short and can not be powered.
Painting Trackwork Slideshow
We are often asked if we have made a video on painting trackwork, and to date, we have not. Back in 2009, we produced a slideshow for MRH Magazine on how we finish turnouts, but it is no longer available from them, so we reproduced it and uploaded it here.
Making a Over Center Spring for Manual Turnout Control
A step-by-step instructional video on how to add a simple center over spring to a Fast Tracks (or other) turnout. With this simple spring, you can manually switch a turnout without needing any switch machine!
Using The Fast Tracks PointForm Tool To Build Frogpoints
Building highly accurate frogpoints is made fast and simple with the Fast Tracks PointForm tool. Here is a detailed demonstration showing you how it works.
Fast Tracks Video Channel
Visit our growing collection of track building demonstration videos
Fast Tracks Knowledge Base
In addition to an extensive Q&A section, we also offer a full library of track building documents.
Richard Schwarz (verified owner) –
I was using Fast track templets to make my turnouts, not the smoothest , finally purchased a #6 fixture, a world of difference.
Alan Craig (verified owner) –
Flawless turnouts, great tooling, fast to build once you've done a few... plus very grateful for the downloadable templates -- makes foolproof final track design a breeze (and keeps you from cheating...)
James Singer (verified owner) –
The picture is misleading as it shows a DVD and a turn out with the fixture. Neither one come with the fixture. Since the DVD is free, I would have thought they would spend the extra 50 cents to send it with the fixture.
Guest Reviewer –
Fantastic fixture. Just getting back into the hobby. With this turnout assembly fixture, along with helpful videos, I am now able to build a complete turnout in under an hour. Highly recommend.
Eric Wollan (verified owner) –
Assembly fixture is precision! Watching the video tutorial ensures anyone can build a turnout. My second was much better than my first, My third will be even better!
Ed Jameson (verified owner) –
I've used many of Fast Tracks products, and not found a clunker in the bunch. All very well designed, and extremely useful. In building my layout, the thing I most dreaded was building turnouts/switches; to my surprise, it's now my most enjoyable and satisfying activity in creating my dream layout (who'd a thought !). Thank you Fast Tracks !
Dale Ridgeway (verified owner) –
A little disappointed that I did not receive the instruction video but luckily a friend lent me his. Otherwise they make great turn outs.
Paul Dexter (verified owner) –
Works just fine and produces an excellent #6 turnout -- quite happy.
Paul Myers (verified owner) –
Having built multiple turnouts using Fast Tracks templates, I found that the jig gave obvious advantages, in that they do not require the massive amount of pinning that the template does. Don't get me wrong, I have made some great turnouts with the templates, but the ease of use with the jig is very rewarding. Using the jig and the Fast Track PCB ties makes for a much quicker and cleaner turnout, and a more accurate and true to scale product. I bought both the #6 and the #8. A very great product.
James Pattison (verified owner) –
These templates work great. I've made dozens of turnouts with mine over a number of years and I love that it is easy to modify the turnout and (if you make enough) they are much cheaper than commercial turnouts.
Gary Martin (verified owner) –
I am a first time switch builder and this fixture is hands down the way to go. Be sure to also get the point forming Jig and the Stock Aid filing Jig. These three jigs make switch building fun and very accurate.
Guest Reviewer –
gostei muito .... na compra vem completo com todas as peças...
Malcolm H. Houck (verified owner) –
Superb, well thought out, well engineered and produced product. Mal Houck
Carl Venzke (verified owner) –
I bought this template about a month ago and have built 3 switches so far. Using the instructional videos and forming tools, I found the process relatively easy and, after three switches, can build a complete switch in about 2 hours (interruptions excluded). The template is well built and should last a lifetime and the switches built with it are very realistic looking and operate flawlessly.
Joseph Aymar (verified owner) –
Great tool to achieve great results. All 6 turnouts i built so far in two days have turned out flawless. If you are serious about your workmanship and you want trouble free turnouts, then, GET IT !!!
Bob Prueher (verified owner) –
Excellent product. Didn't receive the dvd with my order.
James Huebler (verified owner) –
This is my second HO Scale #6 turnout assembly fixture. I also have HO Scale #6 3-way turnout. My first 3-way was not prefect, so it served as practice. After that the finished turnouts work excellently and are DCC friendly. The instructions are superb.
Michael Costa (verified owner) –
Extremely accurate jig!! So far I've built many turnouts and its still dead accurate. Very well made product, thank you Fast Tracks!!!
Alan Crockett (verified owner) –
These products are the total game changer in my opinion I've been around model railroading all since I could walk and iam a former locomotive engineer with CR and NS iam amazed on how easy it is to lay out a switch I was used to doing it in place on the layout that's the way the old guys did it now you can turn out one of these switches in about a hour depending on how skilled you are with handling everything but if you want awesome looking prototypical switches look no forward to Fast Tracks you'll be amazed at what you thought you couldn't do and do it CHEERS
Louis Nigro (verified owner) –
Glad I decided to try the turnout jig. So far I have completed two turnouts an they came out better than I expected; I'm sure that the jig was an essential part of my success.