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Title: 4 track mainlines using easy track
Post by: Penn_senseless on March 09, 2008, 08:37:42 PM

Hi all...

I want to use bachmann ez track to model the 4 track mainline of the ol Pennsylvania Railroad. Are there enough variety of radii to do the 4 track curves, and has anyone done this. Thanks

Title: Re: 4 track mainlines using easy track
Post by: ripvanwnkl on March 10, 2008, 07:00:59 AM

EZ Track has at least seven curve radii: 35 1/2", 33 1/4", 28", 26", 22", 18", and 15", so should be no problem for four main lines.

Good luck,

Title: Re: 4 track mainlines using easy track
Post by: Atlantic Central on March 10, 2008, 08:12:27 AM

BUT, since those radi provide spacings that are both inconsistant and much wider than prototype or NMRA standards, if you really want it to look right there is really only one answer - FLEX TRACK

Sheldon

Title: Re: 4 track mainlines using easy track
Post by: sour rails on March 10, 2008, 08:44:09 PM

If I were building a 4-track main, I would use the 26" and 28" to form one double and the 33.25" and 35.5" for the other. If space would not allow that, I'd substitute the larger double with the 26" and 28", providing that on the outer double use 2.25" or 3" straights to allow longer travel so your tracks won't cross. However, to look more real, use flex track.

Since we're talking about curve radii, I've always thought that Bachmann needs to make 20" and 24" also. This way, with equal spacing, you can range from 18" to 24" for a 4-track main, or a larger range from 22" to 28". ;D

Title: Re: 4 track mainlines using easy track
Post by: BIG BEAR on March 10, 2008, 08:53:06 PM

Hey Guys,

Another option would be to use the same radius with a 2 or 3 in. straight
pc. on the outside edge. See # 10
http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/bach_track.php

Enjoy,
Barry

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