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Hard to Find Lionel O Scale Track?

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Hard to Find Lionel O Scale Track?
Posted by O-GaugeOscar on Thursday, July 4, 2013 11:17 AM

I'm looking for (apparently) unique Lionel parts. Recently, I used CAD software called SCARM (Simplified Computer Aided Railway Modeller) to design a new Lionel O gauge layout.  The parts list indicates I need Lionel 301x-S (two-inch straight piece) and 301x-C (a 13.5 degree curve equivalent to 30% of an O-31 curve – roughly three inches long) track pieces.  Does anyone know where I can find these Lionel 301x-S and 301x-C tracks, or are these custom pieces to be cut from stock track?


BTW, I’ve already inquired unsuccessfully at The Train Tender and Train World plus the websites of Trainz; Moody Street Trains; America’s Best Train, Toy and Hobby Shop; Charles Ro Supply Company and Western Depot.

Thanks in advance. 

Mark
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Posted by cwburfle on Thursday, July 4, 2013 12:07 PM

As far as I know, you will have to cut those sections yourself. I am surprised that none of the dealers you mentioned told you.

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Posted by lionelsoni on Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:41 PM

If it's any help to you, the chord lengths (the straight-line distance between the centers of the rail ends) for the three rails are 3.243, 3.324, and 3.406 inches, or 3 1/4, 3 5/16, and 3 13/32.

Bob Nelson

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Posted by O-GaugeOscar on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:30 PM

Thanks, Bob!  I'll probably start cutting track this weekend and will definitely use your data.

Mark

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