Cheap as Chips track for out oif site areas

[geofc]

I have made use of some old welded mesh fencing panels that had a grid size of 50mm x 75mm on centres with 5mm bar size.
The 'gauge' just happens to work out at 45mm with 'sleepers' spaced at 75mm. Photos attached.
A 'pdf' file on my website depicts the basic results.
Some of you may also find this to be worthwhile.

Now to tackle the prospect of fabricating a set of points by cutting and bending and merging tracks.
Geof - Barron Tableland Railway - ?http://www.trainweb.org/btr/ < Link To www.trainweb.org/btr/

 

[mike]

great idea.great use ,and ideal for storage . cheers matey

 

[garrymartin]

great idea.great use ,and ideal for storage . cheers matey

my thoughts too, a top find

 

[robsmorgan]

I love finding cheap ways to achieve results but.....
How much will it cost to replace wheels regularly worn out by the lumpy galvanised finish :holdon:
But as Mike says, a good idea for storing rolling stock on shelves :thinking:

Regards
Rob

 

[geofc]

Thank you all for your interest and comments. The initial intent was to use this as storage track. I have filed, grit papered and smoothed the zinc surface to allow easy rolling ride to ensure minimal wear to wheels. All my locos are battery powered R/C, so the welded cross ties are not an issue for me. Nonetheless, I do not use these as running tracks, only for storage in the basement of my house. Yet to see if, while trains are stored, I find evidence of electron flow between differing metals (cathodic corrosion), wheels to rails. Regards Geof

 

[Andrew]

Great idea!
Fit dummy ties (sleepers) & most of this is buried under ballast anyway.
I only run remote controlled "hobbyking" battery trains so much more expansion of the layout is possible.
Andrew
Sandbar & Mudcrab Railway