Suggestions for 3" gauge track

[Fang]

As part of my plan for a 16mm scale layout I would like to incorporate a standard gauge exchange siding.  As this works out at 75.33mm, or 3" give or take, can anyone suggest a suitable rail profile to use for this?  Sleepers and chairs would be good, but if necessary I can make those.

 

Thanks 

[Ian Kirk]

Hi,

There seems to be a growing following for Gauge 3  as this is in fact 2.5 inch gauge the rail might be near enough. Especially in a siding which could be lighter section rail. I think that there is a Gauge 3 Society but a google search for Gauge 3 track might give a supplier.

 

best wishes,

 

Ian

[Spitfire2865]

If you want to try G3 track, which is code 250, check http://www.cliffbarker.talktalk.net/Gauge3Track.html

He sells rail alone if you wanted to have a go at laying it yourself.

[Fang]

Many thanks for the replies and suggestions of Gauge 3.  I have found some Code 330 rail which is used for Gauge 3, which seems to work out about right for 16mm scale

[gerrynick]

Try Brandbright or Garden Rail............Brandbright sell brass rail, cast whitemetal chairs, and sleepers.

[unklian]

Try Brandbright or Garden Rail............Brandbright sell brass rail, cast whitemetal chairs, and sleepers.

 

 Which Garden Rail ? the magazine ??  Brandbright only sell Peco narrow gauge track these days . 

 

Your best bets are Peco ( code 250 rail ), Cliff Barker ( code 250 bullhead rail ) or Tenmille ( Various sections ). All of the latter sell chairs or rail fixings as separate mouldings, so with your own sleepers you can make any gauge you like.