rob D2 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 hi, I'd like to up my game on the next plank track wise. there are seceral options for better FB track than peco, but it seems all the point kits and points that are better are for bullhead ? please tell me this isnt the case ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CloggyDog Posted January 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2017 hi, I'd like to up my game on the next plank track wise. there are seceral options for better FB track than peco, but it seems all the point kits and points that are better are for bullhead ? please tell me this isnt the case ! Colin Craig is the chap you want - accurate uk-outline fb s&c kits and components. http://colincraig4mm.co.uk/s-c/4532599929 And technically, modelling UK fb track of the past 40 or 50 years needs Code 82 rail to replicate the 110lb/yd rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Tillig do code 82 FB RTR points that are slightly better looking than Peco but still suffer from sleeper spacing too tight for OO. Alternatively Marcway will supply ready made FB points - never used myself but know they exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 hi, I'd like to up my game on the next plank track wise. there are seceral options for better FB track than peco, but it seems all the point kits and points that are better are for bullhead ? please tell me this isnt the case ! If its for 00 gauge then you can buy the parts from C&L as they use code 82 flatbottom rail with ST base plates. You could send an email to Peter asking if he would make up a basic kit with these parts, having said that if you want 3 or more turnouts then buying the components will be far cheaper. You will have to make your own Vees and switch blades, but these are easily filed up with the use of a few simple home made jigs. With the Vees needing soldering together, If using the plastic timbers there is no need to solder up the common crossings, as the chairs will hold all together C&L rail is HiNi which is far less yellow than normal nicklesilver rail and compatible with code 75 Parts are as follows Rail 4RA101C C&L Code 82 Nickle-silver rail 10 meters (enough for 6 or 7 turnouts) £15.50 Sleepers 4TT101B C&L thick plastic sleepers (don't use the thin ones) (enough for 1.5 turnouts) £7.80 OR Sleepers E4XXPCT0 Exactoscale timbers (enough for 2.5 turnouts) £10.20 Chairs 4SC101A C&L ST baseplates (250) (enough for 3 turnouts) £14.40 Slide chairs 4CH103A C&L 4 bolt slide chairs (100) (enough for 6/7 turnouts) £10 I would guess a turnout depending on size will work out at between £12 & £15. I prefer Exactoscale Timbers over C&L as you get more for your money and more importantly have a selection of longer sizes Proper plans, which can if required be tailored to suite the situation are easily made and printed from Templot. These turnouts are easily built with a couple of simple gauges and require basic filing and soldering skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Tillig do code 82 FB RTR points that are slightly better looking than Peco but still suffer from sleeper spacing too tight for OO. Alternatively Marcway will supply ready made FB points - never used myself but know they exist. I've used Tillig quite a lot on my layouts and for others. They can be made to look less "European" and use the correct Code 82 FB rail. I knew they were fragile but having just laid 9 of them and suffered points already broken on opening the box, broken tie bars when laying, missing point blade pins and many other unholy nightmares, I couldn't honestly recommend them to anyone. I don't have the confidence to scratchbuild but if I was looking for better realism, I'd try and get them made for me. Either that or I will be heading back to the wonderful world of Peco Code 75, which is exactly what you're trying to get away from! Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CloggyDog Posted January 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2017 There are also the components in the Peco 'Individulay' range, based around Code 82 FB rail http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/c/1091/Individulay (other retailers are available) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 thanks for the replies - pete , i was attracted to the tillig range but your experiences and others put me off. i dont really want to spend time trying to build from compnents as my skills are limited and time more so. i think the way forward may be marcway - i know they dont have chairs, but if they can do FB their prices seem reasonable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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