Peco 009 Setrack

[Krizzy]

So Peco are going to introduce 009 setrack as advertised in the February issue of the 'Modeller'. 9 inch radius curves, short and long straights at 3.5 and 7ins long. The curves are 8 or 16 to a circle. All this begs the question will Peco reintroduce 9inch radius points and also will this proliferation of 009 setrack produce more rabbit warren layouts. Personally I hope not but more layouts like Ted's 'Nixnie' modelled to a high standard are fine as I have a similar layout under slow construction. I also know of someone in the society who has recently bought an old rabbit warren layout with good scenics that need refurbishing after being in storage for many years. He has removed the warren trackwork making it a plain oval and the layout looks and operates so much better.

Roger

[Tom Haythornthwaite]

I for one would love to have two 9" points for a certain part of my planned layout which will only be used by Worseley Works Darjeeling railcars the so that they contrast with my mainline 18" points.  Even if they're setrack I really welcome them.

[Cambridge Paul]

Hmm! To avoid the gauge narrowing issue on the ends of Eitomo, I've been taking 9" radius setrack curves (45

[B.Meldon]

The old 9 inch electrofrog points are much in demand these days.
However before you sell them it is worth checking the blade to frog electrical connections as I have known several to fail even when new!

Also unfortunately there has been no mention of any 9 inch radii 009 set track points from Peco as yet.

I think that the track is destined to go into a Minitrains starter set later in the year and I understand this was one of the main reasons it has been produced.

I do not have any insider knowledge about this but there is a strong suggestion that this set will be 009 not H0e and include a Bagnall inverted saddle tank using the latest version of the inside frame Minitrains chassis.

If this is the case it will be a real game changer for 009 modelling.

But this could be incorrect.

Brian Meldon

[gallopingalice]

According to the Peco website there is a threat to produce narrow gauge equivalents to ST-5 & st-6
richard

[Tom Haythornthwaite]

Could you point out where it says that, please?

[Graeme Dunbar]

Follow the 'Latest News' link on their web page and click on the link in the 'New Track Range for OO/HO Narrow Gauge Range' track paragraph:

"New Track Range for OO/HO Narrow Gauge Range
...
The geometry of the track system is the same at the Setrack N gauge range, so if modellers want a matching turnout they can use the current ST-5 and ST-6, but we do intend to product 00-9 Setrack turnouts at a later stage."

This might work: http://www.peco-uk.com/page.asp?id=OOHO

Edit: oo-er, just noticed a typo on the Peco web site. I'm glad it's not just me!

[Frank]

Thanks Graeme, useful link and it works fine.

I am puzzled by the single and double curves, both 9in radius and both 22.5deg, but one is 8 per half circle and one is 4.  ????

Frank

[andy1878]

There is a mistake on that page describing the st412 it should be 45degrees.
If you delve deeper into the website you'll find a correct description.

My box of Minitrains branded track contains 8 45deg double curves (and some straights).

HTH

[Tom Haythornthwaite]

Thanks!

[B.Meldon]

Follow the 'Latest News' link on their web page and click on the link in the 'New Track Range for OO/HO Narrow Gauge Range' track paragraph:

"New Track Range for OO/HO Narrow Gauge Range
...
The geometry of the track system is the same at the Setrack N gauge range, so if modellers want a matching turnout they can use the current ST-5 and ST-6, but we do intend to product 00-9 Setrack turnouts at a later stage."

This might work: http://www.peco-uk.com/page.asp?id=OOHO

I do hope that Peco do not just use the ST-5/ST-6 rails as a basis for the 009 set track points as they are dead frog.
Peco went down that road back in the 1970

[JulienW]

I do hope that Peco do not just use the ST-5/ST-6 rails as a basis for the 009 set track points as they are dead frog.
Peco went down that road back in the 1970

[rod335]

Peco are NOT stupid despite what some appear to think. Having produced to 009 Setrack at the behest of Minitrains they will be well aware that most of the locos that will use their track will be small four-coupled and dead frog points would not be a sensible move. Th eN gauge points were designed many years ago for six-coupled locos in an era when most points from any manufacturer were dead frog. Indeed I think it is likely that when the molds for the N gauge points have to be replaced they will be re-engineered as live frog. I do wish our prophets of doom would stop making baseless negative predictions. Have faith!

Rod

[Krizzy]

Well said, Rod, I'm sure Peco would not do dead frogs on any future points in their range.

Roger

[gallopingalice]

I've a test track of the new Peco 009 setrack, with a passing loop serviced by some of the dreaded ST-5/6 turnouts. My F&C locos both walk across the points at their lowest speed, as set by the latsest Minitrains pwm controller, without so much as a flicker of the headlight, but only in reverse. When walking forward both stop, dead. WHY the difference? Any ideas? Or a cure even.
richard 6080