ThePurplePrimer Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I have an idea for a layout in N gauge that has just a simple single line in the scenic section of and roundy layout that is fed by a quite large fiddle yard. I am thinking the obvious option for me is to use Finetrax flexi track in my scenic section joined to Peco code 55 in the hidden sections. I think joining the rail should be easy enough ? But can anyone tell me how much I will need to pack the Finetrax to bring the rail head to the same height as the Peco please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted August 4, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2016 I can't remember how much I needed to pack them when I joined Finetrax to Peco (and can't access the sections of the layout where I did it to measure at the moment, but it was not much. I soldered the joint which worked well. As it was a non scenic section I used a small section of brass rod to reinforce the joint on the outside of the track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Battersby Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I can't remember how much I needed to pack them when I joined Finetrax to Peco (and can't access the sections of the layout where I did it to measure at the moment, but it was not much. I soldered the joint which worked well. As it was a non scenic section I used a small section of brass rod to reinforce the joint on the outside of the track. Do you have a photo this at all? I'd be very interested to see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted June 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 24, 2017 Do you have a photo this at all? I'd be very interested to see it. I don't have one to hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Battersby Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 OK, no problem, thanks anyway. I'm guessing you don't have any operational problems? I have a half laid layout (currently using code 55) and want to use code 40 for the remaining sidings etc. but I would be using peco pointwork. I might be tempted to give code 40 a go if I can make the two work well but then there's the problem of looks. Might it look dreadful to have the beauty of code 40 against code 55 point work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted June 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 24, 2017 Have a look at my Coombe Viaduct thread (link in my signature). I have used Finetrax on the scenic sections, then used a short section to link between this and the Kato Unitrack in the fiddle yard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Battersby Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Thanks, I'll take a look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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