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Best Deals on Track?
Posted by Mtnmax on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:55 AM

 

I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on 300' of Stainless Flex Track, and couplers. Anyone here have any suggestions on who/where to shop to get the best deal? I'm within driving distance to the Denver Area, but most things/supplies I buy are shipped to me.

Thanks,

Max

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Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:07 PM

Tried Caboose Hobbies in Denver? I dont know how much G they stock though.

I have found Wholesaletrains.com to be good supplier, one thing, if the website says "backordered" forget it, only items labeled "next day" or "3-5 days" means they are actually available either in the shop or from the manufacturer, its still a good idea on large orders to call them directly and confirm stock availability. Good Luck.

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Posted by Mtnmax on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:21 PM

 

Cabbose is the best train shop that I've been to in the Denver Area, but they don't stock a lot of G track. I suppose I could call and ask for a deal since I'm buying so much at once.

Max

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Posted by Capt Bob Johnson on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 5:42 PM
Probably won't be able to get much of an answer out of the big mail order guys til tuesday as a lot of them are probably on the way to ECLSTS today!
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Posted by ondrek on Thursday, March 27, 2008 9:34 AM

Ever look at www.rldhobbies.com?

I bought track from them last time i needed track.  Not sure how the prices compare now though.  but its another option.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:06 AM

May I humbly suggest you try SPTrains.com?

G Scale Track

 

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Posted by EMPIRE II LINE on Thursday, March 27, 2008 4:31 PM

As a general rule I have always found St Aubins to be about the best priced on line, as well as their add in GR Mag. Give'em a call. Ask for Tom or John. Tell'em I refered ya....

I been buy'en track from them for about four years now, they even held their prices on Aristo track they had in stock, while others immediatly raised their prices.....they always treated me right.....

Byron  

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Posted by enginear on Thursday, March 27, 2008 8:39 PM
I also like RLD Hobby for their prices and service. I got my stainless track and wye switches from Ridge road station who almost always is the lowest. I've bought from everywhere around the country, Trainworld, Al Cramer, StAubin, RPO Trains, SouthEast, Upland Trains,etc. and have to say they've all been very good to me. I guess it matters where you live cause shipping ($ gas) will change everything nowdays and track is heavy. Try to buy long sections so you need less clamps and buy the biggest radius curves and switches you can!

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