Wayne Kinney

I haven't announced a price, yet. Would price would you guys say is fair for what I'm offering?

The width of the timbers at the switch end are 31.7mm, same as C&L or SMP flexi track. SMP bullhead rail has a head width of 0.8mm, C&L 0.9mm. 2/4-bolt chairs is something I can probably provide as a 'special order'. Thanks, Wayne.

Certainly possible, but after I tackle the aforementioned kits

Thanks Martin, that is very nice to hear, especially coming from yourself. The prototype kit Patrick received did not use a set bend. This is the reason the tie bar was moved 1 sleeper/timber forward, something that you had spotted in the other thread. I moved it forward to allow extra clearance without a set bend, avoiding it going under gauge in that area. I do this on the N Gauge kits. I did this to remove an extra step in the build, however, I have since changed, opting to put the tie bar in the correct place, and instructing the builder to put a slight set bend in the diverging stock rail. You are correct about identifying 'which way is up', this will be illustrated in the instructions. What approach did your kits use? Solder construction and gauges? Thanks for your time, Wayne.

Thanks. I am aiming for Jan/Feb on releasing the B7 kit. Other sizes and formations would follow shortly after this.

Flat Bottom rail turnouts would come later, much like I did for my N Gauge range...

If you are referring to power feeds, these would need soldering to the underside of the rails. A wire will be pre soldered to the cast crossing frog, however.

Thanks. I plan on doing A5, B6, B7, B8, C9 & C10... I plan to make all kinds of formations like crossovers, ladder crossovers, diamonds & slips, and also 3 way turnouts exactly like I have done in my N Gauge range.

Thanks Dave, You have a good eye! Yes it's a 1mm flangeway shown in Patricks photo's. The following will be available once I go into production: 00 Gauge 'Standard' - This uses 1.25mm flangeways and will allow RTR loco's and stock to run without wheel modification (unless the is a rogue wheelset). 00-SF - This uses 1mm flangeways. 'RTR loco's and stock 'should' run through without modification, but a little more strict in having correct wheel 'back to backs'. The base will have the gauge narrow to 16.2mm through the crossing frog area only, the transition between 16.2mm and 16.5mm will be 'baked' into the turnout base. EM Gauge - Standard 1mm flangeways as per EMG standards. All of the above will be available in either thick sleeper (to match Peco bullhead and C&L Thick sleeper) or thin sleeper (to match C&L thin sleeper & SMP track). Thanks, Wayne.

There is a possibility

Many thanks. The chairs are part of the base, so a huge part of the workload is already done

It's 288mm, the EM version will be slightly longer.

Hi Patrick, Thanks for trying out my prototype B7 kit. You've done a great job assembling that without any instructions, these will of course be included in the production version. Yes, a few things will improve on the production version, namely the machined switch blades will be pre soldered to 'pins' that locate into pre drilled holes in the tie bar. So assembly will really be a 'cut rail to length and slide in' affair. As with any track laying, even with 'set track', power feeds would need soldering to the rails. I am happy you managed to assemble in 30 minutes, this was what I was aiming for in the design. Should hopefully be less than this with the pre soldered switch blades. Currently working on the EM Gauge prototype, should have this ready to send to you in a week or so.

Thanks Andy, I've messaged you on facebook.

One of my customers is trying to sign up also, it just comes up with this: Sorry, there is a problem Something went wrong. Please try again. Error code: EX0

Wow, that's really interesting, thanks for posting!

Maybe it's best we all get back on foggyjames's original topic....

Hi Andy, If you could please elaborate where/how the above information was ascertained and how you feel this fits in with published EM Gauge standards? Thanks for both your experience on the matter and time to reply.

But that uses gauges, my system doesn't, so relies purely on the accuracy of the chairs and manufacturing tolerances....It's a slightly different approach with it's own challenges...

Thanks 5050, I haven't really considered P4 as I am not sure I could manufacture to the necessary tight tolerances that are needed.

Thanks Andy, As per the prototype, although I have seen many variations in old pictures..

OK, I ask because you can curve the Finetrax turnout kits, but not really the double slips...

Hi James, Is the double slip on your plan on a curve? If you could curve the standard turnout kits (which you can), do you feel that would better fit your plan? Or is the double slip also on a curve?

Hi James, Maybe get some components in and have a go on at the free form on a test piece, it really is satisfying!

Many thanks, rail in the chairs is upright, the kits will use Marcway/SMP code 75 Nickel Silver Bullhead rail. I will also be reselling SMP 00 Gauge and EM Gauge flexi track on my website. After speaking to Marc over the phone, he was very accommodating and advantageous, thanks Marc!