Fast Tracks tie height

DeadheadGreg

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December 2007
From: Delmar, NY
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Posted by DeadheadGreg on Monday, May 12, 2008 9:35 AM

hey, i was just wondering if anyone here knows how close the Fast Tracks TwistTies match the Micro Engineering wooden HO ties and their flextrack ties?

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SpaceMouse

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December 2004
From: Rimrock, Arizona
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Posted by SpaceMouse on Monday, May 12, 2008 3:44 PM

I have both on hand.

Will a visual check be okay or would you like me to open a package and use a micrometer?

Chip

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UpNorth

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February 2008
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Posted by UpNorth on Monday, May 12, 2008 5:54 PM

1/16 and 1/32 as per the web site

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markpierce

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April 2003
From: Martinez, CA
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Posted by markpierce on Monday, May 12, 2008 8:38 PM

I too am curious and waiting for a definitive answer on the relative tie height.

Mark

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SpaceMouse

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December 2004
From: Rimrock, Arizona
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Posted by SpaceMouse on Monday, May 12, 2008 10:17 PM

FT .0835

ME .0845

Chip

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markpierce

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April 2003
From: Martinez, CA
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Posted by markpierce on Monday, May 12, 2008 11:00 PM

SpaceMouse wrote:

FT .0835
ME .0845

So....there is one thousandths of an inch difference. I can live with that.

Mark

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DeadheadGreg

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December 2007
From: Delmar, NY
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Posted by DeadheadGreg on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 9:02 PM

Spacemouse, you don't, by chance, have the Code 70 #7 pointform tool do you?

i need that... but i really don't have the justifiable funds available right now to outright buy it. I'd be willing to rent it for money from anyone who does have it

PHISH REUNION MARCH 6, 7, 8 2009 HAMPTON COLISEUM IN HAMPTON, VA AND I HAVE TICKETS!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!! [quote user="jkroft"]As long as my ballast is DCC compatible I'm happy![/quote] Tryin' to make a woman that you move.... and I'm sharing in the Weekapaug Groove Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world....