Tomy Plarail Train Track, Short Straight

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I've encountered numerous problems trying to balance multiple Japanese Plarail track sections, even when using quarter-length, half-length, or full-length tracks. The result was always awkward bends that couldn't be avoided. To find a solution, I sat down with a caliper and carefully measured out a section in Inventor. I then exported the design as an STL file, ran it through Cura to flatten it, and printed it using PLA material. To my surprise, it fit perfectly on the first try! I attribute this success to beginner's luck.