4-Hole Joint Bars (Fish Plates)
Elevate the realism of your turnouts with our newest detail part: the 6-Hole Joint Bar for HO scale modelers. Commonly known as fish plates, these parts are carefully designed from prototype photographs to capture authentic railroad hardware with exceptional accuracy.

Each joint bar features a distinct A-side and B-side, faithfully simulating real-world bolt and nut placement exactly as seen on the prototype. The result is a highly detailed, true-to-life appearance that adds depth and realism to your trackwork.

Designed for Turnouts

While standard joint bars connect straight rail sections, turnouts require specialized solutions to handle complex track geometry. These joint bars are ideal for modeling those critical transition points where rails diverge.

Key Functions and Benefits

• Precise Alignment – Keeps rails accurately positioned through turnout assemblies.

• Load Distribution – Spreads wheel loads more evenly across ties, reducing localized stress.

• Structural Integrity – Reinforces rail connections in high-stress areas where tracks split or converge.

• Electrical Isolation (Prototype-Accurate) – Models insulated joints used in signaling systems to prevent electrical shorts and manage track circuits.

Whether you’re super-detailing a yard or refining a mainline turnout, these 6-Hole Joint Bars bring prototype-level accuracy and visual impact to your layout.

Kit includes 12 Side A and 12 Side B joint bars for assembly of 12 complete joint bars.