The advice given on hand laying turnouts was fine, but more to the questioners point, the method Joe explains using the CV plastic turnout ties is far less expensive (less than $10 each) and probably easier for a newbie.

Joe has a link to the article in his editorial this month or go to his website.

Hi,

to the person asking about hand-laying turnouts in the last MRH-issue:

Search for the user "thebige61" on youtube. He has a very
detailed video-tutorial for handlaying turnouts, with out any special
tools besides some filing, soldering and glueing equipment.