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Modular Layout track suggestions

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Modular Layout track suggestions
Posted by Russell2 on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 8:27 AM
In September I posted a question about the construction standards for a modular O gauge layout and several of you really helped. We have decided to use the plans from the Independant Highrailers Midwest Division club.
I need suggestions for the brand of track. The plans call for 36 inches of track fixed to the table and each builder suppling a 10 inch section for each track to connect to the next module. It also has 44.25, 40.00, and 35.75 inch curves on the corners. What track should I use to build the modules to these specs?

Thanks to all for your help

Larry Russell
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Posted by fwright on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 3:43 PM
The curves you specified are not part of any manufacturer's lineup. Are your dimensions radius or diameter? Depending on your answer, there are sectional track systems that may be close, but none are exact. To get the exact curves, you would need flex track which is made by both Atlas and Gargraves. Atlas also has 10in long straight sections; I'm not sure about Gargraves. Tubular O also has 10in long straight sections.

Yours in tracking modules
Fred Wright

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