Best code 83 HO Track I've ever seen

[Flint Hills Tex]

As I'm working on my first layout, I've obviously been thinking about what track to use. Well, there is a company in Germany called Tillig Modellbahnen GmbH & Co. KG that manufactures HO scale code 83 track that is just phenomenal! This is not an advertisement, just a private endorsement, because I am really impressed with this track.

The rail head is just 0.8mm, the turnouts are available in 15° in 2 lengths, 12°, 11° as well as a number of curved, single slip and double slip models. But the coolest thing is that the points are NOT hinged (that of course means you will need some sort of switch machine to keep the turnout set one way or the other).

And they offer lengths of flex track with either wood, concrete or steel ties! And they have a system of HO scale light rail/trolley track that is great for street running! And they offer both RTR track as well as material for self-laid track!

I checked their web-site (www.tillig.com) which is in English as well as German, and they have distributors in both Canada and the US. I don't know what their prices would be in North America, but they are not that bad over here in Europe. I expect to get alot of realism out of using their track!

[Lillen]

I know a lot of people that are concerned about looks going with Tillig. It suppose to look real sweet and can be bought pre weathered. It's one of the things that I'm considering instead of ME track on my next layout.

 

Magnus

[ss122]

Lee, Ja, das ist gut. One question, the gap between the guard rials and the running rails seems wide on the pictures on the tillig website. Does that look better on the real switch? Thanks, Ken

[delray1967]

Anyone have experience with Central Valley tie strips and curvable turnout kits?  I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to ME track and CV looks good.  Pics on their website look like they've been painted poorly, but they have good detail.  It seems easier than handlaying, which lacks tieplate detail and such.  The turnouts seem to have great detail too.  Any thoughts on CV track?

[wedudler]

I've used at my new Diamond Valley CV turnouts. You will find a lot of information.

 

Wolfgang

 

[Flint Hills Tex]

Lee, Ja, das ist gut. One question, the gap between the guard rials and the running rails seems wide on the pictures on the tillig website. Does that look better on the real switch? Thanks, Ken

 I talked to a guy who builds custom brass models with EVERYTHING to scale, including the wheel flanges. He said that they do alter the guard rails on the rtr turnouts, but with the hand-laid ones its no problem.

The company's web-site states that their rtr track is designed to run almost any equipment out there, including RP-25 and NEM wheels, even the 1.2mm high flanges of older cars and locos. That would explain why the gap between the guard and running rails appears so wide.

[dknelson]

the February 2003 issue of Model Railroader had a review of the Tillig Pilz turnout.  The revies is copied on this website and if I do this right, here it is:

http://www.trains.com/mrr/default.aspx?c=a&id=680

Here is info on the entire Tillig Code 83 line: http://www.reynaulds.com/tillig/tg_ho_track.asp

Dave Nelson

[delray1967]

The CV track looks great to me!  I'm glad there's a track plan for the corner modules, it looks like you've got great operating potential.  Nice work on the crossover too.