Paved track

[sb67]

https://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20514

 

Looking at ways of creating inset track I came across this, it's on another forum. Apologies if it's been posted before but I havent seen it and think it's great.

Steve.

[47137]

It seems most sensible to use code 70 not 75 for the inner rails. I must try to remember this method for my next attempt.

 

- Richard.

[sb67]

I like what he's done with the check rail but I'm using code 100 track, it looks a bit too tight for some older stock but I'm tempted to give it a go.

Steve.

[AMJ]

In place of using a rail I have seen the inner fabricated from either a strip of metal or possibly easier to use L shaped angle, as it's thinner than rail will look more prototypical.

[sb67]

Thanks AMJ, I've some code 75 rail and was thinking of using that but I like the idea of the L angle.

Steve.

[009 micro modeller]

I like what he's done with the check rail but I'm using code 100 track, it looks a bit too tight for some older stock but I'm tempted to give it a go.

Steve.

When I did a code 100 crossing I used N gauge code 80 for the check rails. This is perhaps too much difference though.

[Brian Indge]

Have you seen this range of street running track:-

 

www.proto87.com

[sb67]

Have you seen this range of street running track:-

 

www.proto87.com

 

Just had a look at the site, that's an interesting idea and the track looks fantastic. thanks for posting.

Steve.

[47137]

There is also a sectional track system by Modellbahntechnik. Elaine (Elaine's trains) has had some on her web site for a while, I want to buy some but I don't have a plan to use it and it is a bit pricey to buy "just in case".

https://elaines-trains.co.uk/index.php?pg=ar

 

Usual disclaimer but a very dependable supplier.

 

- Richard.

[dasatcopthorne]

Steve.

 

Have a look here;

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/77068-falcon-road-tmd-prospect-yard-00-sf-162mm-occasional-update/page-2

 

Post #49.

 

Dave

[sb67]

Thanks Dave, that's a nice layout and the hardstanding looks great. I hadn't thought of using plater. It might have been easier had I built my own track as you could add the check rails during construction. I've set myself a bit of a challenge using code 100!

Steve.

[Cornelius1957]

I have an dockside exhibition layout where I used hand built track with a second rail to hold the ‘concrete’ and wish I had used an L strip rather than more rail. The infill is lightweight decorators crack filler (not Pollyfilla but same idea just much less weight)which I spread over the whole thing then scraped out between the rails. If you do use lower inner rail/strip then you would need a spreader that fits between the running rails to get that area smooth

Not sure if you can with DAS but I would suggest adding colour throughout the filler before laying. Same as for earth etc the colour won’t be rubbed off when cleaning track.

 

John