Fast Tracks

Sorry is this was already asked, i looked and didn't see it immediately

What is the actual cost per switch, excluding the use of the templates?

Thanks for your time
Carl

carl,
the fixtures ("templates") are for sale...
so the more turnouts you make....the less expensive it becomes per TO

I think the question is one of material cost. What else is needed, other than the template. If so,

For an HO switch in the #6-#8 range, you'll use about 1.5 to 2 lengths of 3' rail, and about a 6-10 ties per switch, a modicum of solder and flux. I'll leave it to you to do the math, since price varies by the code of rail, etc., but it's in the ballpark of about $2-4 per switch.

Tools you'll need (that cost can be spread out over the number of switches you make, just like the template) include the files, rail nippers, and pliers, etc.

Then, there's the intangible: the fun you have making switches. That's priceless.

- Thomas

definitely!!

I work out the cost with the template and the number or turnouts and I came up with the following:

27 #8 price per turnout $10.94
17 #6 price per turnout $10.81
18 #12 price per turnout 14.72

As compare to Walters or any high quality turnout that?s a saving.

Price includes:
Rail code 81 from Central Valley
QuickSticks Laser Cut Ties
and the Template
All that is left is PC ties and solder what maybe .75 still a better price and performance.