Starting with Scratch-built Track

[Robin Webster]

[Robin Webster]

Opps! I'm loosing it.
Image 1. Micro Engineering code 70 track. Every 5th sleeper is soldered to copper clad strip.
Image 2. Just a side profile. The little wagon is from the 009 society. Modified.
Image 3. Scratch built curved turnout, using Micro Engineering code 70 track and Fast Track frog and point jig.

Robin.

[duttonbay]

Nicely done Robin.

It's interesting the width of the railhead. I remember, way back in the late 80s, early 90s, we mixed ME code 70 and Peco code 80 (83?) on the first of the stations on the Dutton Bay Tramway, and discovered that the head of the ME code 70 rail is significantly wider than than the regular Peco code 80. Only noticeable when seen from above, of course, but that's how most model railways are mostly seen.

[Graeme Dunbar]

Lovely little cameos too -  and hats off for the curved point. I'm most envious.

[Graham Cornfield]

That's really nice work Robin!

[Robin Webster]

Thanks!
Yes, your right. The the ME track is broader. I never even checked that. I just make it all work.

The curved track was suppose to lead into my engine shed, but I ran into a small problem.. Peco wheels.  As I have quite a few scratch built wagons on Peco frames the wheels bind through the guard rails. Wheels will be replaced. Kato and Micro Engineering are not a problem.