Making Track the Hard way

[Anonymous]

I was wondering, is there any resources for making your own track, turnouts, curves, and such? I feel so cheap just slapping down some track, I want to have some fun and do it the hard way, laying down ties, spiking, all that fun stuff... If any of you guys can help me i'll be thankful.

[IRONROOSTER]

Yes, spikes, rail, and ties are available. MR has had artcles on handlaying track - search the index above on handlaying or track should get results. Kalmbach's book "Trackwork and Lineside Detail for Your Model Railroad" also has info. There are also manufacturers of turnouts ready to spike down. If your LHS doesn't stock it check Walthers at www.walthers.com
Enjpy
Paul

[Anonymous]

for turnouts, try CVT: http://www.cvmw.com/cvt/index.htm there are other's as well, BK Enterprises makes wonderful turnout kits where the points are solid instead of hinged.

[Anonymous]

Here's another link to a merchant selling supplies & jigs for building turnouts: http://www.handlaidtrack.com/index.php
I haven't used their products yet but I'm going to try their #6 turnout jig when I begin handlaying some of my new layout. The hundred buck price is only the cost of a handful of decent turnouts these days so, in theory, it will pay for itself in no time. If not, there's always eBay.

I'm building in N Scale & this link was the inspiration for me to look into trying my hand at track laying:
http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=4345&page=1&pp=15&highlight=hand+laid+track
He built his turnouts in place.

Wayne

[cwclark]

the kalmbach publication "trackside scenery" is about the best for this...and actually..hand laid track isn't that hard to do if you have a couple of track gauge tools, a pair of needle nosed pliers, some glue, masking tape, rail spikes, ties, and rails....Chuck[:D]

[Anonymous]

i have fast track jigs check out ther web site wow if you get a chance to build a turn out in a jig its a treat ther are paper jigs that you can print and build but u cant beat a jig i have a #4 and#6 and i never have a derailment never greg

[Anonymous]

I suspect that most people that own these jigs are happy with them. I've yet to see one turn up on ebay.

Wayne