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Johnson's Roadbed - Where to find it?

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Johnson's Roadbed - Where to find it?
Posted by BigAl 956 on Monday, October 21, 2019 10:50 AM

I am setting up a loop of track on the hardwood floor of my apartment. I do not want to purchase noisy expensive FasTrack as I have a lot of O tubular track in storage and I want to avoid scratching the floor. There used to be a rubber roadbed product called Johnsons roadbed. They shut down a few years ago and it has become hard to come by. Specifically, I'm looking for a Box of O straits. I found the O-54 curves, and lots of American Flyer is out there but O straits seem to be in short supply.

Does anyone know where I coud find some? I tried the usual sources, Google and ebay, but coming up empty for O straits.

Thanks in advance,

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Posted by phrankenstign on Monday, October 21, 2019 5:22 PM

Try this site:

https://www.imperialtrainco.net/index.php/product/johnson-rubber-roadbed-for-o-gauge-10-inch-straight/

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Posted by BigAl 956 on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 8:58 AM
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Posted by phrankenstign on Sunday, October 27, 2019 1:40 AM

I found one lot on ebay:

Johnson Rubber Roadbed on ebay

I'm sure if you keep checking that link, there will bound to be more lots as time passes.

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Posted by BigAl 956 on Thursday, October 31, 2019 9:49 AM

I put in an ebay search noyification and did find some sections. Interesting how the asking price went up with each purchase, but tha'ts supply and demand in action I guess. :)

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