Bachmann Trains · Mid-range
Bachmann's 44562 is the right-hand Remote Turnout of its HO-scale E-Z Track system, nickel silver rail on gray roadbed, with a turnout radius matching the 18-inch curve.
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Bachmann calls this the basic turnout of the E-Z Track system. The page says its turnout radius matches 18-inch radius curved track, the curve of the 44501 section already in this catalog. The listing gives one per card, HO scale 1:87, nickel silver rail and gray roadbed. This is the right-hand version; the listing for the left-hand Remote Turnout carries model 44561. Bachmann is candid that this is the basic size: if you have enough room, it suggests considering larger E-Z Track turnouts for smoother transitions between tracks during switching operations and to accommodate locomotives and rolling stock with longer wheel bases.
Bachmann's page carries a plain requirement: all analog turnouts, meaning non-DCC, require a 16V AC or DC accessory power supply for operation. Plan for that supply before buying. Bachmann's assembly sheet for an E-Z Track train set calls proper track assembly the most important step: snap the sections together tightly while making sure the rail and rail joiners are seated properly, because the joiners form a continuous connection for the electric current. After assembly it says to run fingers lightly over the top of the rails to check that the track is flush and level, with no bumps or distortions, and to correct trouble by checking joiner fit or with small pliers. The sheet adds that the track should be assembled on a firm, flat surface such as a floor, carpet or tabletop, and that a rough layout made by loosely placing sections first shows how much working room there is. Bachmann's page for the 9-inch terminal rerailer (44510) says a rerailer is best installed after a difficult section of track, naming a turnout, crossing or S curve as places where derailments may occur, which makes a turnout a natural neighbour for that piece. On cleaning, the sheet says to wipe the rails after every eight hours of use with a soft, lint-free cloth or cotton swab, never to use steel wool, and not to use common solvents, which may damage plastics. If metal falls across the rails, including metal-coated tinsel or holiday ornament hooks, the sheet says to unplug the power pack at once.
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Hand | Right |
| Rail | Nickel silver |
| Model | 44562 |
| Scale | HO 1:87 |
| Roadbed | Gray |
| Turnout radius | Matches 18-inch radius curved track |
| Accessory power | 16V AC or DC for analog turnouts |
| Pieces per card | 1 |
| Recommended age | 14 and up |
| Shipping weight | 0.35 lbs |
A model railroader adding a siding or junction to an E-Z Track layout, or a gift buyer for a hobbyist aged 14 or older who already owns Bachmann track and a suitable accessory power supply.
The #6 Turnout - Right (44560) is longer, with a wider radius than this Remote Switch, according to its page, allowing smoother transitions and accommodating longer wheel bases; it is electrically gapped to meet NMRA DCC specifications. The E-Z Command DCC Turnout - Right (44131) is listed for manual or DCC operation, and its page says it is not designed for DC-powered layouts.
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