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Moby1
New Hire
Canada
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 Posted - 10/02/2005 : 1:45:07 PM
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Is there a website or a book where I could get information on how to hand lay track?
I'd like to learn a little about the basics, such as how far apart the ties should be, what size of ties should be used and how long should the ties be. eg. Should the same length of tie be used for "O" scale and "On30" scale ? Also what is the code of rail closest to prototype ?
There are probably hundreds of other questions I could also ask, but would rather research myself if someone could steer me in the correct direction.
Thanks for your help.
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Peterpools
Engineer
USA
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Posted - 10/02/2005 : 2:20:22 PM
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Patrick
Just follow the link to Fast Track web site:
www.handlaidtrack.com/ .Everything you need to know, learn and buy is there. Fast Track sells turnout jigs, flex tie strips and a bewildering array of tools and accessories. There is a ton of info and advice to be found.
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Edited by - Peterpools on 10/02/2005 2:21:52 PM |
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Peterpools
Engineer
USA
12335 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2005 : 2:20:22 PM
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Patrick
Just follow the link to Fast Track web site:
www.handlaidtrack.com/ .Everything you need to know, learn and buy is there. Fast Track sells turnout jigs, flex tie strips and a bewildering array of tools and accessories. There is a ton of info and advice to be found.
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Edited by - Peterpools on 10/02/2005 2:21:52 PM |
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sparkman
Engine Wiper
USA
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Engine Wiper
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bpate
Fireman
Australia
3090 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2005 : 03:06:04 AM
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I have just finished my first section of hand laid trackwork and found it quite enjoyable actually. After a while it becomes a very relaxing process. It's a while since I read any "how to's" on the subject so just set about it my own way. I am quite pleased with the results.
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bpate
Fireman
Australia
3090 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2005 : 03:06:04 AM
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I have just finished my first section of hand laid trackwork and found it quite enjoyable actually. After a while it becomes a very relaxing process. It's a while since I read any "how to's" on the subject so just set about it my own way. I am quite pleased with the results.
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Rick
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 10/16/2005 : 07:12:46 AM
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| Looks great Barry. Has a very back woodsie look to it with the random size ties. |
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Rick
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 10/16/2005 : 07:12:46 AM
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| Looks great Barry. Has a very back woodsie look to it with the random size ties. |
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Peterpools
Engineer
USA
12335 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2005 : 09:25:08 AM
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Barry
Track work looks excellent. The weathered wood ties just can't be beat. Have you decided on how you are going to do the turnouts yet?
Peter
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Peterpools
Engineer
USA
12335 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2005 : 09:25:08 AM
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Barry
Track work looks excellent. The weathered wood ties just can't be beat. Have you decided on how you are going to do the turnouts yet?
Peter
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bpate
Fireman
Australia
3090 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2005 : 6:36:11 PM
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Thanks Rick and Peter,
Now that I have done a section I am hooked on the look of hand laid track and actually found laying the track very relaxing. The prototype track I am modelling is rather haphazard so I don't have to be neat with my trackwork either.
I have experimented with a standard 'insulfrog' turnout and replaced most of the ties with wooden ones. I may leave some of the original plastic ties where they are critical for now and see if I can disquise them. I have quite a few HO scale turnouts to make use of. |
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bpate
Fireman
Australia
3090 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2005 : 6:36:11 PM
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Thanks Rick and Peter,
Now that I have done a section I am hooked on the look of hand laid track and actually found laying the track very relaxing. The prototype track I am modelling is rather haphazard so I don't have to be neat with my trackwork either.
I have experimented with a standard 'insulfrog' turnout and replaced most of the ties with wooden ones. I may leave some of the original plastic ties where they are critical for now and see if I can disquise them. I have quite a few HO scale turnouts to make use of. |
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Peterpools
Engineer
USA
12335 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2005 : 7:12:54 PM
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Patrick
On my previous layout, which was On30, I hand laid all the track. For turnouts. I just disasembled Walthers Code 83 turnouts very carefully and re-laid them, starting with the frog first. All went rather well, after the first experimental turnout. I was pleased with both the look and how everything operated.
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Peterpools
Engineer
USA
12335 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2005 : 7:12:54 PM
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Patrick
On my previous layout, which was On30, I hand laid all the track. For turnouts. I just disasembled Walthers Code 83 turnouts very carefully and re-laid them, starting with the frog first. All went rather well, after the first experimental turnout. I was pleased with both the look and how everything operated.
Peter [:-kitty] |
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Moby1
New Hire
Canada
29 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2005 : 6:05:26 PM
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A sincere thank you to everyone who took the time to reply. I still don't know if I will handlay the track, but at least I have a ton of info on where to educate myself and reassurance from fellow modelers that it is not that hard.
I really appreciate the assistance.
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