Trackwork

A different way to hand lay track

Mon, 2009-12-14 14:47 — jlincoln7850

I have seen the threads about using ME flex track (expensive, but I would use it if I can get it cheap enough) as well as using Central Valley tie strips, which I plan on trying. I, however, started handlaying a small bit of track using individual tie plates from Proto 87 stores and ME ties using a Fast-Tracks tie jig. I don't know if you all are interested, but I will post photos if you are. It is coming along, slowly.

Minimun turnout for steam/diesel transition layout???

Sun, 2009-12-13 11:10 — Mike Pedri

Plan on using fast track jigs and asking for advice on minimum turnout i should use for transition / diesel period.  I will be modeling in ho using dcc.  I will model coal operations on the N&W (Pocahontas division).  I plan on having a small yard for sorting full/empty loads.  I plan on using 30 degree radius as minimum for main line and 28 degree radius for industries and mining.  I have a few heavy mountain 4-8-2s and a few rs3s and 11s.  My coal cars are all 40' and 50' ers .  My layout room is a 12

Atlas Code 55 70" radius sction

Wed, 2009-12-09 14:06 — Sean Martin

 I'm intrigued by the Atlas Code 55 70" full radius sections.  This is huge in HO let alone N scale.  Has anyone used these sections?  It would be great to hear some thoughts on how to implement.

ME Flex Track

Sun, 2009-12-06 15:54 — chesticus

Is it possible to get ME in bulk, or do you have to buy it 6 pieces at a time?

Also, does anyone know where I can view a procedure to work with this type of flex track. I have seen Joe Fugate videos, but he does no go into detail about how to work with it.

MR did mention a technique for curving the stuff, but it again did not go into great detail. Is there a blog spot that someone might know that deals with the subject of working with ME?

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Chesticus

JRL

Forcing Rails Back In Gauge

Tue, 2009-12-01 23:15 — Brakeman

The rails at the base of a switch have gone out of gauge (confirmed with the NMRA N Scale standards gauge).  I've soldered track feeders to the base of the rails at this location, so it's possible I melted some of the plastic, although I was fairly quick with the soldering iron.  What's the best way to get the rails back in gauge?

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Scratchbuilding - handlaying - track

Mon, 2009-10-26 13:12 — Bruce Petrarca

I'm looking for some ideas, advice, etc. on hand laid - highly detailed - track work.

I have used and like the Fast Tracks turnout jigs in HOn3.

Now, I'm looking for something with more detail.

Ideas, suggestions, sources of material are all welcomed.

Scale is immaterial - the larger the better - aging eyes!

Thanks for you inputs,

                                Bruce

stub switches

Sun, 2009-09-13 22:56 — Visitor

I like track work. For my new module Silver Creek I had to build stub switches too. Track is H0n3 code 55 for the narrow gauge and code 70 for standartd / dual gauge.

More at my Silver Creek site.

Wolfgang

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Spikeing down the track wireing the Turnouts and jumping up and down with JOY

Wed, 2009-09-02 03:54 — Rio Grande Dan

September 2nd, 2009- Temp in Layout room 1 a cool 70 Degrees.


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