01-04-2014, 04:08 AM
Thanks, Koos, for sharing that (and Reinhard too).
'Tis indeed a minefield out there!!
Btw: Re the new Code 83 Peco range: I read recently that the distance from the crossing nose (frog) to the far edge of each check rail (check rail clearance?) does not conform to NMRA standards. I wonder what the realities are i.e. significant or not?
Time will tell, I suppose. Nevertheless, good looking track work as you point out.
Although of limited experience in such matters, and I realise their not RTR, so far the only track I've seen - on video anyway - that gives consistently smooth running across turnouts is the Fast tracks range. I've also heard of Chad Valley but not seen any footage of their track in operation. Their range (Fast Tracks) of handy tools and jigs appear to be excellent products, however, they're a little pricey so I suppose one would have to be building a layout of significant size to justify the initial outlay. Love to have a bash though
Jonte
'Tis indeed a minefield out there!!
Btw: Re the new Code 83 Peco range: I read recently that the distance from the crossing nose (frog) to the far edge of each check rail (check rail clearance?) does not conform to NMRA standards. I wonder what the realities are i.e. significant or not?
Time will tell, I suppose. Nevertheless, good looking track work as you point out.
Although of limited experience in such matters, and I realise their not RTR, so far the only track I've seen - on video anyway - that gives consistently smooth running across turnouts is the Fast tracks range. I've also heard of Chad Valley but not seen any footage of their track in operation. Their range (Fast Tracks) of handy tools and jigs appear to be excellent products, however, they're a little pricey so I suppose one would have to be building a layout of significant size to justify the initial outlay. Love to have a bash though
Jonte