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Clevedon - track building commences

ullypug

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I'm pleased to say that track building has started for Clevedon. Once I found my EM track jigs (haven't used them for 9 years...) and once I remembered what on earth I was supposed to do, progress has been slow but steady. The EM demo at the Bristol show has helped too - it is EM gauge track after all. In case you're wondering, it's code 55 on copperclad, which is the closest I can get to replicating the WC&PR's 'permanent' way. The check railed curve is only 540mm radius (can't remember the scale chain equivalent but it's accurate) of the original transfer siding around the back of the engine sheds into the GWR yard at Clevedon station.

I'm going to make as much of the track as possible in 2ft chunks or so on the workbench, then transfer to the layout.

Will be back on the EM stand at Bristol tomorrow for another dose!

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Liddy

Hi,

I'm just starting into EM, bought gauges and track supplies from MSE at Bristol on Friday. Code 55 FB rail sounds good, I was considering using code 60 'z' track, so I'm interested in where you get code 55 from? Is there enough width on the rail head to ensure accurate gauging in std EM roller gauges?

Please keep up the good work and the blog.

regards Liddy

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Hi there

I buy the rail from C&L Finescale (occasional shows but very good mail order) and indeed use the standard EM gauges. I've previously used code 60 from PECO. Both rails incidentally are sold as 3rd /4th rail electric conductor rail but for light railways fit the bill.

You can also use the standard bull head rail with copperclad if you wish.

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