Wayne Kinney

Hi, There is defo an issue here, I must have printed the wrong file version. The proper CAD file has the webbing moved outwards: Sorry, drop us an email and I can sort you out a replacement!

Think I'm going to model post beeching just after they pulled the track up. Much simpler :)

Just slap on some glue and stick the track down....if the trains don't collide, jobs a gooden!!! 😝

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.

..darn, I'm just going to model a single track branch line!!!

Patrick started the thread, however Martin has been editing and changing the thread title through the years as he is a mod...

@martin_wynne Could you please edit the thread title removing the "possibly P4" as these have now been released, thanks.

Thanks Martin, fixed!

Hi, Yes currently only direct from the Scalefour Stores. You should receive your order today.

Hi, Yes it will match as they begin from templot templates.

Hi, I've been working quietly in the background, recently on kits for the societies. I've just finished a P4 Gauge A6 for the Scale Four Society, and a 2FS B7 Standard Crossover for the 2mm Scale Association.

Well done achieving it in N Gauge. You may find you get an issue with the sleepers curling/warping upwards over time...

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 "

That's great. If you can mark my email address as 'not spam' it should prevent that from happening in the future :)

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 :)

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?

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:

Happy New Year everybody!!!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Keep cool, my babies!!!

Hi Patrick, Buzz us an email as I have loads of prototype FB drawings which might be of help?

Hi, They are currently only available via the ScaleFour Society...

The A6 was at the request of the Scale Four Society. My plans are for a B6 in EM and 00 Gauge, at least first. An A6 possibly further down the line (no pun).

Hi Guys, I've tried my best to hold this off for as long as I could, but unfortunately with the rising costs of everything I've had to increase my prices. This is mainly due to the rising costs of resin, materials and bullhead rail. Standard turnouts and diamond kits are now £29e, slips and crossovers are now £49e. I've still tried to keep prices competitive and hope you can understand my decision :)