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Traction layouts

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Traction layouts
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 11, 2003 8:19 AM
Hi i'm new to this and I would like to build a traction layout. I was wondering how do they get those sharp turns, so that a HO traction layout will fit in a space of about 3'X3'? Do they use flex-track?

Thanks[8D]

NW
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  • From: Guelph, Ont.
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Posted by BR60103 on Saturday, October 11, 2003 10:22 PM
Hi NW.
To get the sharp curves, most modellers will use flex track. Some will use hand-laid track.
there are also some pre-made pieces of trolley track that come from Sweden.
You can also get rail made in a proper trolley style with the groove in it.

--David

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 12, 2003 3:53 AM
Do you know where I can get some of this pre-made trolley track or rail made in a proper trolley style?

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