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Code 172 rail for O Gauge

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Posted by jrbarney on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 6:59 PM
Michel,
Since I don't model in O scale, I was unaware of ETS. I used the link that you thoughtfully provided, but was unable to find a description of any sleeper-less/tie-less rail. Would imagine that the new steeple cab will be popular here.
I'm glad you were able to find the rail you needed.
Bob
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:54 PM
Thank you Bob for your prompt answer,
I finally found a rail close to code 172 (4.5mm high) from ETS (www.ets.cz or in America www.ets-trains.com)
It is made of nickel silver.
Old Pullman makes beautiful tracks, but only in code 148.
Thanks again
Michel
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Posted by jrbarney on Friday, April 1, 2005 8:44 PM
Michel,
Welcome to the MR Forums !
I'm responding to bring your topic back nearer the top of the list, so it will have additional exposure to readers. I don't want to discourage you, but I think that
there is not much Code 172 rail available. The Caboose Hobbies store in Denver, CO, does offer Code 148 nickel silver rail without ties/sleepers. Here is the link:
http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/Description.cfm?sku=025516148
I believe it is manufactured by Micro Engineering, which does not have a Web site. The nickel silver rail that Old Pullman Model Railroads:
http://oldpullmanmodelrailroads.com/
offers jumps from Code 148 to Code 215. I hope some O gauge modeler will have better news for you.
Bob
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"Time flies like an arrow - fruit flies like a banana." "In wine there is wisdom. In beer there is strength. In water there is bacteria." --German proverb
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Code 172 rail for O Gauge
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 1, 2005 3:21 AM
I need 450 yards of code 172 brass or nickel silver rail (no sleepers) to complete my O Gauge layout.
Code 148 which is commonly used doesn'y match with the tracks I have already laid (4.5 mm in height)
Can anyone give me the adress of a manufacturer for such a rail?
Thank you.
Michel Lenormand
Member of EUR'O

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