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Accucraft Aluminum Track

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Accucraft Aluminum Track
Posted by jtraynor on Monday, January 2, 2012 11:03 AM

Has anyone used any Accucraft Track? Thinking about using Code 332 Aluminum Track, will use battery power and no large animals around to cause damage.

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Posted by cacole on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 11:08 AM

Not Accucraft, but I used aluminum rail from SwitchCrafters and Train-Li PVC plastic ties for a large, outdoor layout at our local train club.

The SwitchCrafters rail comes in 6 foot lengths.  You'll need a rail bender and hacksaw because it is a very hard aluminum alloy.

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Posted by Marty Cozad on Monday, January 9, 2012 7:33 PM

I've used Aristo alum for about a year and some AML brass.  so I told a friend to buy some while its on sale. plus shipping is less.

Is it REAL? or Just 1:29 scale?

Long live Outdoor Model Railroading.

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Posted by jtraynor on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 4:51 PM

Thanks for the reply. I have ordered and received AML alum for a big discount on sale for construction of my Garden RR and looking forward to start of laying track. 

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Posted by majchrke on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:29 PM

I am also seriously considering using aluminum track - no particular supplier yet.  I would be most interested in hearing the pluses and minuses of your experience once you start laying your track, particularly how forming curves was going.    

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