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Old Track Question

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Old Track Question

Posted by Anonymous

on Sun, Dec 21 2003 2:39 PM

Have 30 year old track, restore or can and purchase new. Best "Medium" cost choice for new? Thanks!

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Posted by michaelstevens

on Sun, Dec 21 2003 4:59 PM

Are you talking model track ? -- If so, what scale ?

British Mike in Philly

Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Dec 22 2003 2:03 PM

Sorry, HO scale. Track looks pretty bad, three replacements were shown - Atlas, Easy Track and one other European name.

Posted by michaelstevens

on Mon, Dec 22 2003 2:48 PM

Couple more questions.
(a) How much of this do you have ?
(b) are you saying that you have those three types ?
(c) you say that it "looks pretty bad" -- is it just that the rails are tarnished ? or
(d) are the ties damaged ?

New track (Atlas code 100 flextrack) can be bought for approx. $3 per 3 foot length.
If you need a lot -- Modelpower code 100 is only $100 for 300 feet.

Enjoy and Happy Xmas !!

British Mike in Philly

Posted by AltonFan

on Mon, Dec 22 2003 2:58 PM

If it's got brass or steel rail, scrap it and get nickle silver.

If it's got paper/fiber ties, scrap it.

Dan