I am working on my inner loop of main line track and I want a set of crossover tracks to get trains to and fro, are there any big advantages/disadvantages to using LGB R5 turnouts with curved diverging tracks compared to a USA #6? Complicating this somewhat I want to keep the track fairly close together and not have to have a large “deadspace” between them. The are in question is on the left side at the 25 to 30’ marks on the diagram
Ignore the siding switch going off to the right on the lower crossover
I am thinking that the cars will be negotiating a “S” curve to get from main line #1 to main line #2 and will cause derailments. Will the R5 curves be gentle enough to not cause much drama? what have others done in this case.
I will be using manual throws , so was not looking at the USA #6, but if it would be the best way to go then I will. Most of my other switches will be either LGB or Piko, so far they seem to be fairly equal in quality. for some reason I am not sure if I am explaining my concern well so hit me up for clarifications. Thanks