04-22-2014, 07:30 PM
Hi,
I'm currently adding railbars to my switching layout module. I'm using Detail West code 83 railbars on PECO code 83. So far, so good. BUT, I'm seriously thinking about adding railbar INSIDE the rails and not only outside. I've tested the clearance with various cars and locomotives on a piece of track. I didn't see any problem with wheels hitting the rail bar. RP25 profile wheels clear the railbar just fine, and thus, I'm starting to suspect the accepted fact you shouldn't put railbars inside the rails is again one of those unverified facts handed down over the Internet.
That said, before going crazy and gluing tons of railbars by mistake
, I'd like to know if any people here tried this and what did they find?
Matt
I'm currently adding railbars to my switching layout module. I'm using Detail West code 83 railbars on PECO code 83. So far, so good. BUT, I'm seriously thinking about adding railbar INSIDE the rails and not only outside. I've tested the clearance with various cars and locomotives on a piece of track. I didn't see any problem with wheels hitting the rail bar. RP25 profile wheels clear the railbar just fine, and thus, I'm starting to suspect the accepted fact you shouldn't put railbars inside the rails is again one of those unverified facts handed down over the Internet.
That said, before going crazy and gluing tons of railbars by mistake
, I'd like to know if any people here tried this and what did they find?Matt
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