turnouts / switches

[TinGoat]

Hi Les,

Even if you won't be hand-laying the turnouts, you can still use the printable templates from Fast Tracks to see how much space they take:

HO Scale, #12 Turnout - Printable Track Template

There is a full template for a cross-over but it is only a number 8:
HO Scale, #8 Double Crossover - Printable Track Template

HO Scale, #8 Single Crossover - Printable Track Template

Track planning software like XTrKCad will also allow you to draw and print paper templates full size.