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Code 100 & code 83 rail

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Code 100 & code 83 rail
Posted by Robert Langford on Friday, October 29, 2004 1:53 AM
Can anyone tell me where I can buy code 83 and code 100 n.s.rail? I have e-mailed several manufacturers, but they all tell me they only sell complete track. I am re building my Sandy Southern H.O. pike, and want to build my own turn-outs, and hand lay most of the track. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
BOB.
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Posted by tomwatkins on Friday, October 29, 2004 7:29 AM
Have you checked with Micro Engineering? I believe they sell rail separately. I don't see a web site listed in their ad, but the phone number listed is 636-349-1112.
Hope this helps,
Tom Watkins
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Posted by Leon Silverman on Friday, October 29, 2004 7:29 AM
Walthers catalogue shows rail being available from both Atlas and MicroEngineering. This means you can order it either from your LHS or Walthers' directly.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 29, 2004 8:10 AM
Check out www.trainworld.com
Here's the direct link to Atlas tracks

http://www.trainworld1.com/atlas/atlas_HO_track.htm
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Posted by cwclark on Friday, October 29, 2004 9:34 AM
www.internettrains.com carries Atlas and Model Power brands...they are reasonably priced if you buy it by the 100 section case...Chuck

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Posted by jrbarney on Friday, October 29, 2004 10:10 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Robert Langford

Can anyone tell me where I can buy code 83 and code 100 n.s.rail? I have e-mailed several manufacturers, but they all tell me they only sell complete track. I . . . want to build my own turn-outs, and hand lay most of the track.
BOB.
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Bob,
You might want to try Fast Tracks. Here's the link to Micro Engineering rail and spikes at their Web site:
http://www.handlaidtrack.com/sub_category.php?id=184&link_str=184
Hope this helps. You may find the Fast Track jigs useful.
Bob
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Posted by Robert Langford on Saturday, October 30, 2004 11:22 PM
I want to thank all who answered my request for rail. I talked directly to Atlas and their reply was they only sell complete track. I'll try "Fast Tracks" and Micro Engineering. The LHS in my area, Salt Lake City, only carry complete track. Again thanks for your reply.
BOB
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Posted by kiss on Sunday, October 31, 2004 11:37 AM
I found that it was cheaper to buy the code 83 flex track and strip the plastic ties off than buy the individual rail. You might want to check this out.

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Posted by cacole on Monday, November 1, 2004 8:57 PM
A friend of mine here in Sierra Vista, Arizona has a couple of tubes of Code 100 nickel silver rail left over from constructing his layout, and he said he is willing to part with some of it. Give me a phone number or e-mail address if you're interested, and I will pass them along to him.

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