Those Peskie Plastic RR Ties

ac4400fan

Member since
March 2005
From: Arizona. Born And Raised In Chicago ILL.
743 posts

Posted by ac4400fan on Monday, August 29, 2005 1:10 AM

Ever wounder what you would do with those ties you cut off while laying flex track,I didnt,But i just kept on saving em,but while i was laying some new road over a crossing i wanted a real look,Then it came to me so i cut some a clued em together and they look like the wooden ones you would find at a crossing.You Can say this is my first scratch buid heres a pic

What do you think?[:)]

Carl.

GO> Chicago NorthWestern.BNSF& Illinios Central, AC4400 ALLTHE WAY! DREAM IT! PLAN IT! BUILD IT! Smile, Wink & Grin

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roadrat

Member since
August 2004
From: Maine
392 posts

Posted by roadrat on Monday, August 29, 2005 6:07 AM

Looks good I may have to try that at a dirt crossing I am planning,
innovation will save you time and money in this hobby
keep up the good work.

bill

No good deed goes unpunished.

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Anonymous

Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 29, 2005 7:57 AM

ac4400fan

Did you airbru***hose roads? They look pretty nice to me. I like your used tie idea. I used campbell ties for mine as in n scale the height of the ties leaves a little to be desired [:(]

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selector

Member since
February 2005
From: Vancouver Island, BC
23,330 posts

Posted by selector on Monday, August 29, 2005 11:51 AM

Terrific idea. Also, place some ties in groups along your tracks as if they are placed there , ready for installation.

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BRAKIE

Member since
October 2001
From: OH
17,574 posts

Posted by BRAKIE on Monday, August 29, 2005 2:22 PM

Nice idea but,I usually take those ties,file 'em smooth and replace under the rail from whence they came instead of leaving a large tie less gap in my flex track at the joints..[;)]

Larry

Conductor.

Summerset Ry.

"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"

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rrinker

Member since
February 2002
From: Reading, PA
30,002 posts

Posted by rrinker on Monday, August 29, 2005 2:56 PM

Looks great! Amazing how a little paint can make ordinary plastic look awesome.

As for replacing the cut off ties at joints - even after doing so I STILL have a small mountain of leftover ties, now I know what to do with some of them!

--Randy

Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's

Visit my web site at www.readingeastpenn.com for construction updates, DCC Info, and more.

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MisterBeasley

Member since
December 2004
From: Bedford, MA, USA
21,481 posts

Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, August 29, 2005 2:57 PM

Yessss! Another use for old Brass Track! I've got enough ties in that sta***o last a century!

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.

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ac4400fan

Member since
March 2005
From: Arizona. Born And Raised In Chicago ILL.
743 posts

Posted by ac4400fan on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 3:08 AM

Just an update on the crossing of the ties ,heres a better pic guys

Click to enlarge.
Also with aturn grade there very flexible. (but not a sharp one)
Carl....

GO> Chicago NorthWestern.BNSF& Illinios Central, AC4400 ALLTHE WAY! DREAM IT! PLAN IT! BUILD IT! Smile, Wink & Grin

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NZRMac

Member since
September 2004
From: Christchurch New Zealand
1,525 posts

Posted by NZRMac on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 4:10 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ac4400fan

Just an update on the crossing of the ties ,heres a better pic guys

Click to enlarge.
Also with aturn grade there very flexible. (but not a sharp one)
Carl....

That cop car is on the wrong side of the road. LOL[:D][:D] (we drive on the left over here!!) It's always really cool to see a left hand drive car in town, people think that guys probably a cool American!!

Nice job Carl, great use for those left over sleepers!!

Ken.

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