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Use of K-Line Super Streets?

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Use of K-Line Super Streets?
Posted by phillyreading on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 6:59 AM
Is any one using K-Line Super Streets track and what if any problems have you had with it? I am thinking of using K-Line's Super Streets for a trolly run on my layout but want to know from users about any problems with or tips on track planning.
DO NOT respond unless you are using K-Line's Super Streets!
Lee in West Palm Beach.
Interested in southest Pennsylvania railroads; Reading & Northern, Reading Company, Reading Lines, Philadelphia & Reading.
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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 8:59 AM
Lee, there was a good review in a recent CTT - I think Dec or Nov. It included a look at what ran and didn't run around their curves. I looked into it and found it too lightweight for what I wanted to do - essentialy run interurbans on heavy mainline track - even if unballasted ;)

Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.

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Posted by Bob Keller on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 9:14 AM
We have an action video under reviews. No major problems from the track, we were surprised at a few of the things that wouldn't run on it, but I think it is pretty neat stuff.

Bob Keller

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Posted by phillyreading on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 11:45 AM
Doug, I am looking to run an MTH Septa trolly or K-Line's own mining cars or the Plymouth Switcher set. Of course Super Streets won't handle an interurban set, the diameter doesn't match, I think the widest curve is 16 or 20 inches & the interurban needs at least 40 to 45 inch curves. I am planning on using the Super Streets on the second level of my layout.
Your photos of your layout are really good, your scenery is very well done. Only wish I had my layout looking as good, but a hurricane or two came through town so work is put off until house repairs are done. Just a word about your website posting, not all the photos came through, there are little boxes with an X inside on a few of them.
Also do you like the California Zepher cars? There is one complete train in south Miami on permant display.
Lee in West Palm Beach FL.
at the Gold Coast Railroad Musuem.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 6:44 PM
I got some of this a while back and wish I got more because it is next to impossible to find now. It seems K-line was shut down as this product was getting rolled out. I have a 2 ft X4 ft trolley loop in my apartment made of it. The only curve out is the smallest and there are no crossings or turnouts. I am happy with what I have but I wish more was / would be released.

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