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Does the number of ties on the diverging track give a particular spacing between tracks?
No, none in particular. The three regular sized ties are there to help align the trackwork into and out of the turnout.
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I assume that you just flip the ties over for left or right hand use.
Yes, simply flip the QuickSticks over to build a right hand turnout.