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Another Newbie question, tips for consistant spacing on Double Mains
Another Newbie question, tips for consistant spacing on Double Mains
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Anonymous
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on Monday, August 30, 2004 12:30 AM
I found the answer. I have a Kato Re-Railer P/n 24-000. It has several notches on it. One set is for laying double track. It's great and only cost like $1.25. Thanks for the replies. Dave
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
on Sunday, August 29, 2004 11:05 PM
Kato's design is for 33 millimeter track centers. the double track road crossing and the double crossovers are at this distance and will hold the tracks at those points. I have not fastened mine down anywhere else and let them float which has not been much of a problem.
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Anonymous
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on Sunday, August 29, 2004 6:34 PM
The best thing I found is using hardboard or masonite (whatever you are using for your backdrop) and make your own jig spacer. Just cut small slots for the rail to set in. I made about 5 of them and work on longer stretches.
My method, I am HO and use flextrack.
I also use a 4' level and a jig to lay the track straight.
I imagine that it will work with the Kato system.
(http://www.trainweb.org/cior)
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Another Newbie question, tips for consistant spacing on Double Mains
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on Sunday, August 29, 2004 4:17 PM
I'm laying double mains in "N" using Kato Unitrack. Arethere any tips or tricks to laying consistant parallel Track 1.25 or 1.5" apart. Thanks, Dave
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