Hello MRH Community.

I have lurked here for a while but am now designing a small layout and ran into a question on the reliability of a particular track configuration.

If I put two turn outs back to back, can a train be reliably pushed through the two curves? I am concerned I have created an S-bend that will give me trouble

I am looking at #6 turnouts and 60 ft cars.

A picture of what I mean is attached.

Thanks.

Glenn

I constructed the "Marquette & Independence" layout from the Model RR Magazine's series that started in the Dec. 1975 issue. It has been in storage for a number of years and is in sad shape. I constructed the original design, in modular form as I had no place for a permanent set up. This was not a totally bad decision as I was able to move it to three different homes without problems. 

From my blog (http://sopacincg.com)

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