Märklin 24649 H0 C-Track Curved Turnout Left R2 30° Manual

On a busy H0 layout, a curved turnout is often the only way to add a branch line without breaking the flow of the main curve. The Märklin 24649 is a left-hand curved turnout for C-Track, built for exactly that situation. It replaces a standard R2 curve section, so the main line continues smoothly through a 30° arc while the diverging track peels off to the inside at R1 radius.

Key specifications

• Scale: H0 (1:87)
• Track system: Märklin C-Track
• Turnout type: Curved turnout, left-hand
• Main curve radius: R2 (437.5 mm), 30°
• Diverging radius: R1 (360 mm)
• Straight section length: 188.3 mm
• Rail material: Nickel silver
• Base: Plastic with integrated ballast bed
• Power system: 3-rail AC
• Control: Manual, with pre-installed spring mechanism
• Frog type: Insulated
• Retrofittable: Electric drive 74491, turnout lantern 74470

Why choose it

The integrated ballast bed matches the look of standard C-Track, so the turnout blends into the layout without extra scenic work. The nickel silver rails ensure reliable power pickup and low maintenance. The manual spring mechanism holds the points in place, and the turnout can later be upgraded to electric operation.

Ideal use cases

• Adding a branch line to a curved section of a C-Track layout
• Building a double-track main line with crossovers
• Creating hidden staging yards with curved approaches
• Retrofitting older layouts with modern C-Track geometry

Good to know

The turnout is designed for Märklin H0 C-Track and works with the standard 3-rail AC system. It is not compatible with 2-rail DC systems. The recommended minimum age is 15 years due to small parts and the precision nature of the track.