Hello All,
I am new to 009 and also new to this forum. My interest in narrow gauge modelling was confirmed at Narrow Gauge North when I realised how much can be achieved in limited space. I do, however, have an interest in standard gauge modelling (4mm) and real narrow gauge railways that predates this considerably.
I feel very inclined to start an 009 layout in the not too distant future, and thanks to those I spoke to in Leeds I have acquired a good understanding of loco options available to me. The next stage is to decide upon which track system, or even systems, to use. I am familiar with Peco crazy track, which seems much less crazy than I expected. I have also stumbled across Tilling HOe track as shown here:
http://www.internationalmodels.net/acatalog/Main_Catalogue_Index_Elite_Track_21.html (http://ttp://www.internationalmodels.net/acatalog/Main_Catalogue_Index_Elite_Track_21.html)
Can anyone comment on how this track is to worl with? Any experiences you have would be useful. I am intrigued by the amount of dual gauge they make available.
Many thanks,
James Ham.
I've used it on Dunbracken (in layouts section). It's ok, the points can be a little tempremental though, I have on where the frog has raised slightly and it now causes stock to rock over the top of it when due to slight changes in level.
The points are slightly flexible, there's no Y so you bend the L or R point to the required shape, you can even make slightly curved points.
It looks much better than Peco, but in my opinion it's slightly more flimsy.
There is also the Roco range of track to look at. If it were me though, in your position I would either go for Peco or make my own, which I what I shall be trying next.
Thank you for your reply Invercloy.
I was interested to see the Roco track. The much sharper points are poteitally useful, though I see they have a dead frog, and I would seek confirmation that the attached motor can be removed. I have also since encountered the Bemo track, which seems expensive if you can even get it over here.
You are quite right, hand made track is the only real solution.
Regards,
James.
If you wanted particularly small points then have a look at the Shinohara range, sold in the UK by Scale Link.
http://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/Shinohara_Track___Pointwork__HOn2_5_.html
Can't say how good the their track is though...
If you wanted a less crazy look to your track Peco have recently released "sensible" track (essentially main line European NG track) and according to the Neuremburg Trade Show report in the current Continental modeller the acompanying point work is comming out in May (possibly).
Thanks for that Julien. Unfortunately I could not find any illustrations of the Shinohara track, but I shall keep an eye out for it. I have heard about the new Peco stuff which I shall also be interested to see.
There's a Shinohara point on eBay at the moment (look in the 009/HOe category). I have no connection with the seller, but at least the listing has a photo of a Shinohara point.