[modeleng] Re: Portable track
- From: cbrumbelow@xxxxxxxxxxx
- To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 15:04:24 +0000
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
-------------- Original message --------------
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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