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Mr Blobby Town? 😆 Seriously though, love the progress so far!
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Come on @martin_wynne, you mean more to me than just that... 😁 Did you forget Paris?
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I beleive the debate confusion is a conflict between using track centres and on the other hand measuring between inner running rails (as the prototype 6' way). Since in model form there are variations in track gauge, using track centres is much more sensible! I beleive this is what Jeff Smith is refering to, track centres (and therefore distance between stock) shouldn't change between 00/EM/P4.... It's all about where you are measuring from/put your datum.
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Hayfields 3D printed track workshop
Wayne Kinney replied to hayfield's topic in Handbuilt Track & Templot
Well done achieving it in N Gauge. You may find you get an issue with the sleepers curling/warping upwards over time... -
Moving from Peco Code 55 to British Finescale Finetrax Code 40
Wayne Kinney replied to n9's topic in 2mm Finescale
Having now identified your email, I thought it would benifit others sharing my email reply to you, as the info may help answer others that have posted on this thread: "Hello, Thanks for your email and hope you had a nice Christmas. Please refer to my YouTube video for an explanation of the prototypical formations and what the letters and numbers refer to. https://youtu.be/e-lkBl7QmfQ The B6 kit will be the best replacement for the Peco turnouts as all Peco turnouts use 1in6 angle. Also, you can download Anyrail track planning software which has a finetrax library. You can use this to print templates. Your wheel sets should be fine, however may need to check the back to back measurements with a back to back gauge on any sets that are out of spec and give trouble. The bounce or ‘wheel drop’ is highly improved with finetrax as the flangeway gaps are much narrower. Running of trains is much smoother. In terms of considerations, finetrax is a more delicate track system, not as robust as Peco so care must be taken when construction kits and laying track work. Also, you must use slow action point motors, not solenoid type motors. I would always recommend buying a kit and a piece of flexi track to test things out before fully committing. The main forum topic for N Gauge is on the N Gauge Forum here: https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=3280.0 Note, that it’s only when you get to page 110 that it refers to the most up to date kit style. A similar forum thread can be found on RMweb, although aimed at 4mm/OO Gauge it’s still an interesting read https://www.rmweb.co.uk/forums/topic/160234-using-the-easy-assembly-finetrax-pointwork-kits-in-00-and-em-and-possibly-p4 I hope that helps somewhat, Happy New Year to you! Thanks, Wayne Kinney Managing Director at British Finescale " -
Moving from Peco Code 55 to British Finescale Finetrax Code 40
Wayne Kinney replied to n9's topic in 2mm Finescale
That's great. If you can mark my email address as 'not spam' it should prevent that from happening in the future :) -
Moving from Peco Code 55 to British Finescale Finetrax Code 40
Wayne Kinney replied to n9's topic in 2mm Finescale
No problem. Just to be sure, does that mean you did get an email reply from me? Without knowing your name I have no way of checking :) -
Moving from Peco Code 55 to British Finescale Finetrax Code 40
Wayne Kinney replied to n9's topic in 2mm Finescale
Yes, many of my customers have done this over the years, each with great sussess. I tried PM'ing you but seems your account doesn't accept PM's? -
Moving from Peco Code 55 to British Finescale Finetrax Code 40
Wayne Kinney replied to n9's topic in 2mm Finescale
Hello, I try to reply to emails promptly and usually within 48 hours. I am unable to confirm if I have received your email as your username is 'n9'. Please let me know what date you sent your email and under which name, or please feel free to PM me here. I'm friendly and responsive 🙂 The Finetrax N Gauge range use 0.85mm flangeways through the crossing frog/wing rails. 1mm flangeways at the check rails. On diamonds/slips, the 'K/obtuse Crossings' use symmetrical flangeways of 0.925mm. Both are far narrower than what Peco use. This results in FAR SMOOTHER running through the crossings, especially through the newer kits that use all rail and not the older lost wax cast crossing frogs. -
Hi Gary, Sorry about that. I beleive you purchased this kit in January 2022? This was indeed a CAD error made on my behalf but was quickly corrected in early 2022. If you buzz me an email I would be pleased to send you a replacement base. Sorry for any inconvenience! Regarding construction, looks like you've done a great job however attention should be drawn to the knuckle position, it should location where the blue line is on the template to ensure smooth running:
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Hayfields 3D printed track workshop
Wayne Kinney replied to hayfield's topic in Handbuilt Track & Templot