PECO SL-E386 N Scale Code 80 Electrofrog Right-Hand Curved Turnout: Scale, Layout & Compatibility Guide

This page is devoted to PECO SL-E386 N Scale Code 80 Electrofrog Right-Hand Curved Turnout, the exact model train track sold under the PECO record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.

Matching the exact listing

• Exact product: PECO SL-E386 N Scale Code 80 Electrofrog Right-Hand Curved Turnout
• Brand or vendor: PECO
• Product type: Model Train Track
• SKU or catalog key: PCOSL-E386
• Scale stated in the record: N Scale
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 1

The recorded price at verification was $60.99 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

This item is best cataloged under its full name and PCOSL-E386. The scale marker N Scale is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.

The verified description in context

Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “PECO SL-E386 is an N scale Code 80 large-radius right-hand curved Electrofrog turnout for routing track smoothly through a curve. The universal Code 80 Streamline geometry works with N gauge layouts and provides 18- and 36-inch nominal radii in a compact 160mm length. Scale: N Rail: Code 80 nickel silver Type: Right-hand curved turnout Frog: Electrofrog Radii: 457 mm / 914 mm (18 in / 36 in) Length: 160 mm Frog angle: 8° Item: SL-E386” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.

Practical use and compatibility

Model-railroad compatibility for PECO SL-E386 N Scale Code 80 Electrofrog Right-Hand Curved Turnout begins with the exact scale and item identity, then moves to operating details. Item number PCOSL-E386 should be matched before relying on a review of a nearby road number or decoder format. Coupler type, wheel standard, minimum radius, control interface and power requirements must be confirmed when they are not stated.

A road name or locomotive family can describe appearance without guaranteeing mechanical interchangeability. The exact release number, scale and photographed hardware determine whether the item belongs on the intended layout.

Where similar listings differ

For electronics, do not connect the item until the locomotive or accessory wiring is documented. For rolling stock, check free rolling, wheel gauge and coupler height. For structures, make a paper footprint before cutting scenery. Each approach tests the highest-risk compatibility point first.

The live page remains the source for current price and availability; the roster remains the source for what the layout already owns.

Image-by-image verification

The gallery contains 1 indexed product image. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.

Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record

• Identity: title, vendor and item number PCOSL-E386 agree.
• Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
• Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
• Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
• Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Model Trains & Train Sets · N Scale Model Trains · Peco · Model Train Track & Turnouts

Cataloging and project notes

After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, item number PCOSL-E386, selected option and one clear image with the project or collection record. Add notes about fit, assembly, condition or performance only after they are observed on this exact item.

This separates verified ownership evidence from later opinion and makes a replacement or repeat purchase much easier.

Gift considerations

The exact title makes this a specific rather than universal gift. Confirm that the recipient wants this release, quantity and format; a closely related item may not be interchangeable.

Final identity questions

What is the safest comparison key?

Start with PCOSL-E386, then verify the complete title and exact image. That sequence avoids most near-match errors.

Should availability wording be treated as permanent?

No. Inventory and supplier status can change after verification.

What does this guide intentionally avoid?

It avoids invented dimensions, unsupported rarity claims and compatibility assumptions not established by the product record.

Bottom line: PECO SL-E386 N Scale Code 80 Electrofrog Right-Hand Curved Turnout is a specific model train track, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match PCOSL-E386, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.

Review the live PECO SL-E386 N Scale Code 80 Electrofrog Right-Hand Curved Turnout listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Product-specific handoff notes

Anyone using this guide later should begin with PCOSL-E386 and the full name PECO SL-E386 N Scale Code 80 Electrofrog Right-Hand Curved Turnout. The record identifies PECO as the vendor and Model Train Track as the product type. Recheck those details whenever the item is compared with another listing, because punctuation or abbreviated names can hide meaningful release differences.

When the item enters a project or collection, note the date, observed condition, included pieces and any fit or setup result. Photograph modifications before and after they are made. These notes should describe this example only. Keeping them attached to the exact item number preserves a useful history without turning personal experience into an unsupported specification for every similar product.