Concrete Ties
February 7th, 2010
Just a peak at the concrete tie flex track as I’m shaping it out to the curves. This is where the Micro Engineering track shines.
The markings next to the roadbed are guides for masking tape that’ll be used to super-elevate the track.
Been watching your progress with great interest. I’m also building a version of this layout (although a bit more modified from the original than yours). Keeping an eye on what you’ve accomplished has proven to be an inspiration to me. Keep it up! I really appreciate it–thank you!
I noticed you are using ME concrete-tie flextrack. Have you used Peco’s concrete-tie flextrack? If so, have you noticed any advantages/disadvantages? I’m trying to decide which to buy.
Hey Ritchie,
Thanks for the compliments. You have a track plan or anything for your layout?
I have never used the PECO track so I can’t compare them to ME, but I’m probably a ME user for life now, heh. I really like how ME track looks, operates, and holds its’ shape.
Yes and no. I made some sketches, but, as I’ve laid roadbed and some track (I started on the town side), I’ve made several adjustments.
But, basically, I straightened out the backdrop, which allows me to make a “main street” on the town side. Instead of industries, I have a three-ladder-track and two-stub-end-track yard. I also made the intermodel yard two tracks (instead of four), but lengthened that yard. The mountain side is single tracked.
I moved the location (mountain side) to the Tehachapi Mountains and (town side) to Mojave, CA. Pelle Soeborg has also been a large inspiration.
I look forward to reading your future posts. Good luck!