Track Gage?

[tetonjack]

Brought Track Gage Standard, Haven't found a single track that meets the standard. Either I am using the gage wrong, the gage is wrong or that none of the premade track is made right?

Thanks for you'll help. I know this question has been asked, but I was unable to read the answers.

[ericboone]

Here is a link to the NMRA web page that explains how to use the standards gage.

[mgruber]

If you are refering to the NMRA track gauge, try this link. It should answer any of your questions.  http://www.nmra.org/standards/gauge.html

[tetonjack]

Thank-you. I had a 9" atlas track section ( I brought for testing ), and Life-Like. Both, the gage was loose between the rails on all. Checked an old section of flex, right on the money. Again, Thank-you for the help.

[snowey]

what brand of track do you have? Also; what Guage are you in?

[pcarrell]

what brand of track do you have? Also; what Guage are you in?

In his last post tetonjack stated, "a 9" atlas track section ( I brought for testing ), and Life-Like."

There's your two brands and since, to my knowledge, only HO scale track comes in 9" sectional pieces, I'd bet thats the scale.

[spidge]

You lucky dog, I have had one on backorder for the last year and have yet to receive one. N-scale that is.

[underworld]

Brought Track Gage Standard, Haven't found a single track that meets the standard. Either I am using the gage wrong, the gage is wrong or that none of the premade track is made right?

Thanks for you'll help. I know this question has been asked, but I was unable to read the answers.

Seriously it could be any combination of these things. You are probably using it right though, I think it would be hard to use it wrong.

 

underworld