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Handlaying track trick
Posted by FJ and G on Friday, January 21, 2005 11:20 AM
I'm handlaying my 2-rail 027 track (w/wire down middle).

I've constructed the terrain 1st and find the track undulates up and down, following the contours. While 027 is easy to bend left and right, the up and down is more problematic because the spikes pull out when pushing the rails down. I realize that it would be less problematic with code 48.

anyway, I've come up with a solution. I take weight plates (5 or 10 lb) and put one on the track already spiked down and one plate on the portion that is sticking up that needs to be spiked down.

that does the trick

while no one else is laying 027 track w/18 ga wire in center, the trick could help others who use Atlas or gargraves flex track on undulating terrain, until they can screw the sections down. At least that is what I'm surmissing.
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Posted by wrmcclellan on Friday, January 21, 2005 11:30 AM
Dave,

Definitely a "5 Star" idea! [bow]

Congrats!
Roy

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Posted by FJ and G on Friday, January 21, 2005 11:36 AM
thanks Roy,

I just noticed. Now, if only I could transfer that rank for cash--I think MacArthur and Ike attained that rank. Don't know if anyone has that now.

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Posted by lionelsoni on Friday, January 21, 2005 11:52 AM
Not since Bradley died in 1981.
http://company.military-historians.org/journal/five-star/fivestar.htm

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Posted by cnw1995 on Friday, January 21, 2005 11:59 AM
Neat idea. Congratuations on your milestone, Dave. Sheesh, look at all of Bob's postings too!

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Posted by spankybird on Friday, January 21, 2005 12:30 PM
Congratuations Dave on the 5th star.

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Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Friday, January 21, 2005 12:49 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by FJ and G

thanks Roy,

I just noticed. Now, if only I could transfer that rank for cash--I think MacArthur and Ike attained that rank. Don't know if anyone has that now.

After 10,000 posts or replies, your membership in CTT is revoked.






Just kidding :-)


Uh oh, my days are numbered!!! [swg]

Dave, it is actually a good thing that it is difficult to bend the track vertically. In spite of our oversized couplers, too much vertical curve can cause derailment problems. Best to try to keep the transitions to a minimum like the real railroads.
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Friday, January 21, 2005 3:02 PM
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for Dave's fifth star.

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