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S scaler Terry Harrison, a master at trackwork,
experiments with creating realistic ties. The track is code .83 front
yard track. Terry used hand painted these water based paints, mostly
Polly Scale. Says Terry, "I experimented with different base colors
on ties. Some have a gray primer base, some a tan, some even have AT&SF
silver!! I then washed them with grimy blacks, tans, browns and earth
colors. I like it because it absorbs into the wood and brings grain
out better." Terry usually doesn't spike all of his ties but since this
is an up-close kind of layout he is thinking of doing just that for
maximum effect. An exacto knife was used to cut the grain and provide
a more realistic appearance. Of course the rails have yet to be weathered,
a process that will follow ballasting.
JUST THE RAIL
Micro Engineering, Fenton, MO 63026 makes S scale rail in different
code sizes. Use this rail if you want to hand lay your own. Spikes
also available in small, medium and large. I use the small for S scale.
Micro Engineering Rail can also be ordered from Bill's
Train Shop, Tomalco
and Hoquat.
Right-O-Way Rail Products - has several rail sizes
and track details as well, starting at code 100 and getting bigger.
TRACKAGE PRODUCTS/SYSTEMS - FLEX TRACK, SECTIONAL, TURNOUTS...
Tomalco track is owned
by Larry Morton. Here's his new contact information:
Tomalco Track
Owner; Larry Morton
289 Orchard Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-595-0446 cell #
email: tomalco_track@morrisbb.net
American-S-Gauge
from Classic Trains.
Trackage in code .172.
Classic Trains
American "S" Gauge
9240 Sunglow Street
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 949-3537
American S Gauge S-54 Remote Control Switches are now in Stock - (February 1, 2007). $59.95
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Tom's Turnouts and Trackwork - Tom
Stoltz - NEW WEBSITE
I sincerely believe I have developed what we have been calling the 'universal' turnout. I have done what seems like endless testing, development. In my tests, the turnouts are 100% reliable. I receive
letters from some of the people who use my turnouts and it is the same thing - reliable though all modes of operation - Flyer, Hi-rail and scale and scale brass. Some even all in the same train. Many have witnessed this. My turnouts have been reviewed in the S press -- both the Dispatch and the S Gaugian - and again they performed as advertised. -- Tom Stolz
Tom’s Turnouts & Trackwork
37 Kohler Rd
Dresden ME 04342
207-737-4303
TURNOUTS, CROSSINGS, DOUBLE SLIPS, WYES, CURVED TURNOUTS
SPECIAL ORDERS• Code 148 nickel silver or brass weathered rail
• Real wood ties, pre-stained
• Prototypical, all metal open frog
• Continuous closure rails for smooth operation and electrical reliability
• Can be used with ANY S gauge track system
• Sturdy, dependable construction
#4 Turnout, left or right, brass $28.00, nickel silver $32.00
#5 Turnout, left or right, brass $29.00, nickel silver $33.00
#6 Turnout, left or right, brass $30.00, nickel silver $34.00
#4 Crossing, 14.25° , brass $40.00, nickel silver $44.00
#6 Crossing, 9.5° , brass $45.00, nickel silver $49.00
Special Orders Inquire
Plus shipping and handling.
Custom Trax NOW offering
S scale code .100 flextrack and #4, #6 and #8 turnouts. Custom Trax is a completely
assembled and ballasted track roadbed system that offers you a full line of
track and turnouts for S Scale. It comes ready to install and features nickel
silver rail on stained and weathered hardwood ties, all mounted on flexible
roadbed that is fully ballasted. Order form at: http://custmtrax.com/s_gauge.html
Custom Trax • PO Box 581 • Indianola, IA 50125
Phone: 515-961-4108 • Fax: 515-961-4108 • E-mail: ctrax@mac.com
• http://www.custmtrax.com.
S Trax from
S Helper
Service (S.H.S.) - now available
- FLEXTRACK! --
SHS Track - The S Trax System |
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SHS NEW FLEX TRACK SHOWN WHEN BALLASTED. Photo by Bob Werre
This exciting new track system is code .125 (155# prototype) designed to accomodate both scale and hirail (including American Flyer®) equipment. The system comes with gray-colored beveled roadbed, weathered nickel silver rail (for excellent conductivity), accurate tie spacing using PRR prototype. This is a snap-track system with rail joiners in 10" and 15" straight sections and 19" radius curved sections with realistic T-rail. Turnouts will be available to match the track sections.
S Helper also makes available rail joiners that will mate the S Trax system with American Flyer® track. This will allow the American Flyer® modeler to use AF® switches, the AF 90° crossing or AF® track sections with uncouplers or track trips with the S Trax system.
SHS is producing flextrack in code .125. This will be 40 inch sections of nickel silver track with wood grain ties sold in quantities of 6 to a box (#00465 $47.95) and 24/box (#00466 $179.95). Release date not yet available.
Photo by Bob Werre of the new "S Trax" available from S.H.S.
in October, 1998!
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American Models code .148 flextrack is shown here in this photo of my layout.
American Models, 10087
Colonial Industrial Drive, South Lyon, MI 48178; PHONE # IS 810-437 6800,
FAX IS 248-437-9454 -- Manufactures brass code .148 flex and sectional track.
Track products from American Models.
American Models
offers 27" radius turnouts that come with throw bars, installed hand throws
or powered with push button and wire. The one at left is a RH 27" Radius w/
hand throw installed.
American Models announced their new 75 degree crossings. See photo on their website.
The photo at left shows the American
Models powered turnout kit which includes the push button and
wire assembly.
Scenery Unlimited, 7236 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130; 708-366-7763
-- distributors for Shinohara S scale code 100 flextrack and Sn3 code
70 flextrack in nickel silver. S scale code 100 #6 and #8 turnouts and Sn3
code 70 #6 turnouts also available.
K-Line Track - Makers
of S gauge track compatible with old American Flyer track. They have Wide
54' curves (K-0412) $3.45; regular straight (10") (K=0432) $3.45; and extra
long straight (30") (K-0452) $9.45. Also have insulator pins and solid pins
$1.95.
Customer service #800-866-9986.
Fast
Tracks offering turnout assembly jigs for those
who wish to make their own turnouts, custom turnout jigs, tie templates, PCB
board ties slots for soldering the rails to and more..
Railroad Ties for S Scale--S Scale lumber made
by Kappler
Mill & Lumber. Co. (now under new ownership) Kappler makes
a fine selection of S Scale lumber including railroad ties in standard S and
narrow gauge S sizes. S Scale Ties include the standard KP00SS86-S 8'6" cross
ties and the KP00SS16-S 16' Switch Ties. I've used these for years and highly
recommend them!!!
Order direct at:
HomaBed Roadbed by Richard
Jayne
"The finest model railroad roadbed on the market".
This is a product that has been used for years by the CT S Gaugers on their modular layouts. It's easy to work with and deadens the sound but you still get that clickety-clack effect. I highly recommend this product and use it on my own home layout. Be sure to paint all sides of the homasote to seal it from moisture.
Tomar Industries. Track Bumpers. Item S-808. They come with a very short
section of Tomalco track.
Microtech Scale
Models -- makers of track templates in S and Sn3.
Model Train Rubber
Roadbed from Johnson's Roadbed--MOLDED RUBBER ROADBED for
ORIGINAL FLYER AND K-LINE TRACK
"S" Gauge Features: Designed using the original Flyer Roadbed as a Template. Improvements were made to the support system to eliminate sagging between the track ties. Track ties completely recess into the rubber roadbed, hiding the tinplate ties and providing insulation to dampen unwanted vibration. Molded track ties and ballast enhance the appearance.
Construction: Each track size has a corresponding rubber mold to produce perfect fitting roadbed. All roadbed is molded Black with color stabilizers and deodorizers.
Send $2.00 for Sample (specify gauge)
Mt.
Albert Scale Lumber Co. -- sells S scale lumber and S
scale ties, including bridge, trestle and contour ties.
TRACK WEIGHT TABLECode 55 40 lb. narrow gauge yard and siding
70 65 lb. narrow gauge mainline, std gauge yard and siding
83 85 lb. standard gauge yard and siding
100 110 lb. branch line or modern yard and siding
125 155 lb. modern mainline
Ross Custom
Switches - P.O. Box 110, North Stonington, CT. 06359;
- 1-800-331-1395.
Bowser -- Makes
S Gauge turntables...see pix on their website.
Turntable from Port Lines Hobbies
comes welded-steel, pre-built, RTR, and motorized.
Railway Engineering-- will make
you any type of turnout or special trackage you want.
Railway Engineering has been making turnouts for 45 years. They are available with or without wood ties installed. All-ready pregauged on pc ties. There are no bars to remove.... simply install. If you still have questions E-mail Steve Hatch at: hatch@railway-eng.com -Steve Hatch
RAILBED
from Scenery Unlimited, a dark colored 3-foot sectional beveled roadbed. Advertised
at $36.95/case (25 pair, each 3 foot long) plus $8.00 s & h. IL residents
add 7.75% sales tax.
Scenery Unlimited also distributes K-Line S gauge sectional track and rubber roadbed for the American Flyer® enthusiasts.
Vinylbed
Roadbed now available in S Scale.
Gargraves Trackage
Co. -- Makes flexible track in stainless steel
or tinplate rails. All flexible trackage features stained bass wood
ties.
S gauge turnout from Gargraves.
Old Pullman "S" Scale
Track-- NO LONGER AVAILABLE!
BK
Enterprises--NEW WEBSITE! -- Precision built S Scale
Turnouts.
Standard Gauge - codes .148, .125, .100, .083 in numbers 4,5,6 and
8.
Narrow Gauge - codes .070 and .055 in numbers 4, 5, 6 and 8.
Also sell standard and narrow gauge ties, screw type turnout motors
and #2 1/2 and #4 wyes.
For more information send a #10 SSAE w/52 cents postage to:
Please specify "S" scale when writing.
For more unofficial info on BK track turnouts go to Paul Yorke's site by CLICKING HERE
Centerline
Track Cleaning Car in "S" gauge brass with American Models trucks and
couplers.
Del Aire --
Air-Operated Switch Machines in S gauge. These pneumatic devices are
the choice of S gaugers such as John Foley, Frank Titman and Bill
Furhman. They work like a charm, use a pneumatic air delivery system
and you never get any short circuits!
Track Tools, 11424 Julian Street, Westminster, CO 80031. Track curves
sweeps available. Sweeps are flat bars of stainless steel that fit exactly between
the rails of flextrack and have a height just slightly higher than code 100
rail. They are approximately 8 inches long. They are intended to slide along
the flextrack curving it to the curvature of the sweep.
NASG Bernie Thomas Award, 2003 NASG Perles Publications Award, 1997
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