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Stupid Newbie Graduated Trestle set question

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Stupid Newbie Graduated Trestle set question
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 10, 2005 6:48 PM
I got in a junk box a set of Graduated Trestles. There are 12 per side 24 in all. What is the normal setup for this. 1 per track length, 2 per ? The set I have is marked as Marx but it fits on the Lionel "O" Ties just fine.

Also what is the height of the Trestle set that are all onse size ?

Thanks, Dave
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Saturday, December 10, 2005 7:10 PM
I used to use one trestle at every track joint. If you don't, a heavy engine would bend the track. Since they are Marx, I believe they might only work with O-27 track, but I'n not 100% sure.

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 10, 2005 7:33 PM
Thanks I plan on using my K-line Reading Plymouth Diesle with coal cars. Pretty light. Dave
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Posted by otftch on Saturday, December 10, 2005 9:33 PM
I just want to say,"there is no such thing as a STUPID question. Keep on asking. I'd rather ask 100 questions rather than ruin a $400.00 engine.The trestlews were made for 027 track but I have used them on "O".
Ed
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