Slim turnout

A turnout with a smaller angle and a larger diverging radius. Trains run through more smoothly and faster, but the turnout is longer.

Dutch

slanke wissel

German

schlanke Weiche

Example

Märklin C track 24711 has a 236.1 mm straight length and diverges 12.1° on R9 1114.6 mm; Roco Line 42488 diverges 10° on a 1946 mm radius.

Märklin C track: articles, geometry and the track planner

Articles using this term

• Märklin C Track curved turnouts: a passing loop in the curve
• The tightest curve radius in N and what it means for your baseboard
• Left, right and symmetrical turnouts explained
• How much space do you need for a Roco Line layout?
• Roco geoLine or Roco Line: the differences side by side
• Train derails at the turnout: causes and fixes
• Märklin C track or Märklin K track: the differences side by side

See also

• Turnout angle
• Turnout
• Double slip