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Title: e-z track can have grades over small hills ?
Post by: bat4me on February 14, 2011, 11:15:17 AM
just wondering if this can be done with the e-z track system? new to this, i have a on30  train.
Title: Re: e-z track can have grades over small hills ?
Post by: az2rail on February 15, 2011, 07:14:40 PM
E-Z track does not bend except at the joints. You should be able to get "some" rise at the joints, but they will not be a curved joint, just an angle change. If you do go the E-Z track route, I would think you would be better off using shorter sections of track. That way you could make the transition smoother.

Bruce
Title: Re: e-z track can have grades over small hills ?
Post by: NarrowMinded on February 17, 2011, 09:11:30 PM
Ez track will flex more then enough to transition to a grade but you must fasten it down to a stable surface with nails or screws at the ends and center.

I made a bridge for my kids Thomas set using 2x4's and 1/4 plywood to fasten the track to.

If any one wants pictures to see how I did it I'll take some and post them.

NM
Title: Re: e-z track can have grades over small hills ?
Post by: bat4me on February 19, 2011, 11:40:50 PM
Thanks guys that helps me in knowing which way to go. Thank you Mike b