Track Layout help!

[Retrojim76]

Can anyone please help me with what track I would need to complete the curves on the attached layout, Im really struggling so any help would be appreciated!!

 

[sprinterguy]

As far as I know, neither Hornby nor Peco do 5th radius set-track curves, which is essentially what you need. You'll have to use flexi-track (available from Hornby in 97cm lengths as product code R621, or from Peco in 91.5 cm lengths as product code SL-100) gently pushed into shape (To a radius of 63.9 cm to maintain standard track centres of 6.7cm between parallel running lines) and cut to the desired length.

 

[hairyhandedfool]

If it were me, I'd use the R8202 on the outer curve, R609 on the middle and R607 on the inner curve. This might mean having to cut some short lengths of Flexible (or non-flexible track) to suit, or even use several R610s to bridge the gap, but cutting and shaping dead straight track would be very much preferable to cutting and shaping curved track.

Something you might also consider, if you have the room, is placing straight sections between the curved sections to reduce the visual effect of the reversing of the turn.

 

[Mike Buckner]

If you want to use Set Track pieces:

Cut some straight pieces into lengths of 27 millimetres, for example using a dremel disc, track saw or Xuron track cutter.

Add some fishplates.

Then attach them as shown in the diagram.

HTH
Mike