{"product_id":"roadmaster-series-flexible-turnouts","title":"Roadmaster Series Flexible Turnouts","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eA New Way to Build Curved Turnouts!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eRoadmaster Flexible Turnouts are a breakthrough in model railroad track construction. Instead of forcing your layout to fit a pre-determined turnout geometry, Roadmaster Flexible Turnouts allow the turnout to fit your railroad.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eWhether you're adding curved siding, fitting a turnout into an existing layout, matching a custom track plan, or working from a scaled drawing, Roadmaster Flexible Turnouts can be built to match your desired alignment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eNo special turnout radius is required. Simply follow a centerline drawn on paper, on benchwork, on a printed track plan, or even on a scaled aerial image. The turnout naturally follows the geometry you create.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThis innovative system eliminates the need for traditional turnout templates, metal fixtures, and complicated jigs. The laser-cut tie base and precision tie plates become part of the finished turnout while simultaneously serving as the construction template.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eFit the Turnout to Your Railroad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/5663\/0769\/files\/Don_completed_over_template.jpg?v=1782002387\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eTraditional curved turnouts require the modeler to select a predetermined geometry and then redesign the surrounding track to fit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eRoadmaster Flexible Turnouts reverse that process.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eSimply draw your desired centerline and build directly over it. Whether matching existing track, creating a curved siding, or fitting a turnout into a difficult location, the Roadmaster System allows the turnout to conform to your design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eBuild From Your Own Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/5663\/0769\/files\/custom_curved_tie_base_ready_to_curve_with_template.jpg?v=1782002388\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe laser-cut tie base can be formed directly over your desired centerline before rail installation. The tie base establishes the turnout geometry while maintaining proper tie spacing and turnout proportions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eNo specialized turnout-building experience is required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eForm the Curve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/5663\/0769\/files\/custom_curved_weighted_down.jpg?v=1782002385\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eOnce positioned over your centerline, the tie base is held in place and formed to the desired curvature. The Roadmaster System allows virtually unlimited flexibility while maintaining prototype appearance and turnout geometry.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eWhat's Included in the Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/5663\/0769\/files\/Flex_kit.jpg?v=1782002387\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eRoadmaster Flexible Turnout Kits include:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eLaser-cut tie bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003ePrecision tie plate etches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eCast frog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eTie rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003ePre-filed point rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003ePre-hinged point rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003ePre-filed stock rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eGuard rails cut to length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eInstallation pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe rail is gently pre-formed to simplify construction, with the exception of the area adjacent to the frog, which remains straight as required by prototype practice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eRail lengths are intentionally left long so the modeler can create the desired curvature before trimming the rails to final length.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eNo turnout jigs, filing fixtures, rail-bending tools, or other specialty equipment are required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eWe do the difficult preparation work so you can focus on assembly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/5663\/0769\/files\/6_Flex_tie_plates_and_tie_bases.jpg?v=1782002386\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/5663\/0769\/files\/8_Flex_tie_plates_and_tie_bases.jpg?v=1782002387\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/5663\/0769\/files\/12_Flex_tie_plates_and_tie_bases.jpg?v=1782002387\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eRoadmaster Flexible Turnouts are currently available in:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e#6 Left Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e#6 Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e#8 Left Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e#8 Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e#12 Left Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e#12 Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eAvailable in Code 70 and Code 83 rail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementToProof\"\u003ePrototype Construction Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/5663\/0769\/files\/don_overhead_shot.jpg?v=1782002389\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"603\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eEvery Roadmaster Flexible Turnout is based on prototype railroad practices and prototype turnout geometry.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe laser-cut tie base and precision tie plates maintain proper rail alignment while allowing the turnout to be formed to the desired curvature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eRoadmaster Detail Series Components\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/5663\/0769\/files\/don_flex_closeup_of_railbraces.jpg?v=1782002388\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eRoadmaster Flexible Turnouts incorporate the same prototype-inspired detailing found throughout the Roadmaster System.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e• Precision tie plates\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e• Functional tie rods\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e• Cast frogs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e• Rail braces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e• Heel blocks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e• Rail joiners\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThese details create a level of realism not typically found in commercially available turnouts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eFinished Turnout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/5663\/0769\/files\/don_complete_flex_turnout.jpg?v=1782002387\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe completed turnout is ready for painting, weathering, and installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe result is a turnout that aligns with your desired configuration while maintaining the prototype's appearance and operation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default 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