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Re: where do you get your track?

Andy - do I see #10 turnouts :) I know those are HO templates shown on the Z
scale future page but #6 & #8's would really be nice. Even 4's for the yards and
elsewhere. Don't know how many Wyes you would sell but lots of places for them
too, like the 2 that I alread had to adapt on my "Y" module.

Welcome to Z ! I'll make sure this gets on the other Z forums (TrainBoard and Z
Central stations + other locals)

Jeff
SF Bay Area Z


--- In Z-Bend_Track@yahoogroups.com, "intelegence2002" <andy_r@...> wrote:
>
> I'm new to the List, but as a very Hi-Tech and uniquely Accurate DIY track
manufacturer, I'm working on fixing many of the track availability/pricing
issues I see mentioned here.
>
> I'm taking the successful designs I use for making HO track and gradually
working them into Z scale versions. So what I have newly made may be of help to
some of you already, and what's coming beyond that, hopefully will be of lots of
use to many of you. Some easy to use turnout building tools are also in the
works for later this year
>
> http://www.proto87.com/page154.html
>
> This is a new product announcement, so please contact me off list with any
just commercially related questions.
>
> Suggestions for improvements or other needs are of course welcomed on or
off-list :)
>
> Andy Reichert
> Passionate realistic track modeler, Founder and Designer,
> The Proto:87 Stores
>
>
>
> --- In Z-Bend_Track@yahoogroups.com, "Craig Stuart" <craig@> wrote:
> >
> > I am looking at putting together 2 2'x4' end modules and am surprised
> > at the cost of track. It is going to cost far too much for the track
> > to put on these to make it worth while. What options do I have for
> > track? I was looking at putting in 2 switches on the corner end to
> > allow the outside track to continue. z-scale flex track is too
> > expensive for this, and microtrains track may be too. How do you guys
> > afford to build modules?
> >
>





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I am looking at putting together 2 2'x4' end modules and am surprised at the cost of track. It is going to cost far too much for the track to put on these to...
Craig Stuart
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Nov 12, 2008
4:41 am

Make sure you are getting a common 25-30% discount. You'll need one pkg of MTL flex. The turnouts will cost a bit more and the wood frame will cost at least...
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Nov 12, 2008
4:53 am

OK I was thinking I needed closer to 2 packs of track. Isn't MTL track only 12" long? That would mean I need for 3' of straight that is 12' + the curve...
Craig Williamson
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Nov 12, 2008
12:08 pm

... In the midwest I would recommend you go to Farm and Fleet or Mill's Fleet Farm to get sheets of cork. They are in the automotive department. Michaels...
Dave Hjortnaes
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Nov 13, 2008
12:41 am

Lets see if I remember my geometry. First you said you were making two 2x4 ends but in the reply is sounds like you also are making a 3' straight section. You...
Jeff BAZ-man
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Nov 14, 2008
2:20 am

... Saw this line and ignored it the first time around but now I need to comment. Why in the world would a store stock any product that they have to discount...
W.R.Dixon
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Nov 14, 2008
6:31 am

I have a pair of maerklin switches you may have. lemme know if you want them. ... From: Z-Bend_Track@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Z-Bend_Track@yahoogroups.com]On ...
Ted LaMar
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Nov 12, 2008
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Hmmmm . . . and me too. Jeff Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ... From: "Ted LaMar" <tedlamar@...> Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:05:22 To:...
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MTL's "suggested retail price" is $50+.  Virtually every outlet, including my LHS, sell at a discount.  This is commonly 20-30%.  My LHS sells it...
Jeff
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Nov 14, 2008
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I'm new to the List, but as a very Hi-Tech and uniquely Accurate DIY track manufacturer, I'm working on fixing many of the track availability/pricing issues I...
intelegence2002
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Jul 3, 2009
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Andy - do I see #10 turnouts :) I know those are HO templates shown on the Z scale future page but #6 & #8's would really be nice. Even 4's for the yards and...
Jeff BAZ-man
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