[modeleng] Re: Portable track

Have a look at http://www.livesteam.net/tiemaker/mcdonnell.cfm -- a nice 
article with drawings about portable track as the foundation for fundraising 
shopping mall train operation.  This track is 7-1/2" but I see no reason it 
could not be 7-1/4" and dual gauge.  Charles
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From: "alan stepney" <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 

> Has anyone any experience of making a portable track? 
> 
> This one will need to be dual 3.5" and 5", and be able to split into about 8 
> ft lengths for transportation. 
> 
> Obviously there are many ways it could be done, and whilst the actual track 
> might be simple, the supports could vary widely. 
> 
> What about anti-tip rails? 
> 
> Etc. 
> 
> All thoughts / ideas .comments appreciated. 
> 
> Alan Stepney 

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