Modelled from American Railroad Engineering Association (AREA) plans and conforming to NMRA turnout design standards, Peco's code 83 range of points and crossings follow prototype geometry. The close-spaced sleepers (ties) feature wood grain effect, tie plate and spike detailing to represent typical American railroading practice. Incorporating years of experience in the manufacture of dependable and durable model railway track this is a welcome addition to Peco's range. All code 83 turnouts are DCC friendly. Electrofrog points feature live crossing units, offering optimal current collection, insulated rail joiners SL8311 should be used to prevent shorting.
Due to the use of prototypical geomtery the diverging angle for each frog number is different. Using pairs of turnouts with the same frog numvber will ensure parallel tracks are maintained. No.8 turnouts offer a large radius ideal for modelling the smooth curves needed for use with passenger trains and long freight cars.
Length 322mm 12.7in, nominal radius 1702mm 67in, diverging angle 7.15 degrees.
Templates for Peco points are available from the Peco website.