Hi,
I have a layout about 23 metres long and at each end the track curves round trees and waterfalls etc (they were in place long before my railway).I built my layout 2 years ago and knowing nothing better I used the dreaded R1 curves. I need to live with these curves because the option of using more garden for gentle curves is not available - nor do I have the inclination to start again! On some of the bends I almost "force" the track to comply with garden features and as a result the track leaves a gap at the joint on one side which can cause problems.
I wondered if flexible track would be a better option as all my curves are short track. I have discovered the following track on the internet at a cost of £67 plus postage.
ST-902 Peco G-45 Track: Setrack 6 x Straights[/h3] I have been unable to find any info about this type of track and its use. How flexible is flexible? Can it be bent by hand or do you need a tool? Can it be bent to replicate R1 curves? I can see it being useful in my predicament as it avoids the track joints in tight situations.
Any advice gratefully received.
Kind regards,
Dave
I have a layout about 23 metres long and at each end the track curves round trees and waterfalls etc (they were in place long before my railway).I built my layout 2 years ago and knowing nothing better I used the dreaded R1 curves. I need to live with these curves because the option of using more garden for gentle curves is not available - nor do I have the inclination to start again! On some of the bends I almost "force" the track to comply with garden features and as a result the track leaves a gap at the joint on one side which can cause problems.
I wondered if flexible track would be a better option as all my curves are short track. I have discovered the following track on the internet at a cost of £67 plus postage.
ST-902 Peco G-45 Track: Setrack 6 x Straights[/h3] I have been unable to find any info about this type of track and its use. How flexible is flexible? Can it be bent by hand or do you need a tool? Can it be bent to replicate R1 curves? I can see it being useful in my predicament as it avoids the track joints in tight situations.
Any advice gratefully received.
Kind regards,
Dave