John Degnan wrote
>
> This is true, Bill... but there is nothing wrong with trying to build our
> models as best as we can. Obviously there has to be some compromise with the
> layout... otherwise you'd have people out there running up and down real
> railroad tracks measuring the diameter of each individual piece of ballast! >
You mean serious modellers really don't do that? Hmmm, maybe I should lighten
up a bit, LOL;->
I do measure the height of rail that is still left on some of the areas that I
model. Here is what I found for those of you who are interested. The rail in
front of Palmerston station and Owen Sound station is 4.25" in height. Code 70
rail/track measures a little over that. Code 83 is too high. So, if you are
doing a branch line on the CNR in that area of Southern Ontario, code 70 is the
way to go.
This may apply to US roads as well. I am not sure.
BTW, p64 wheelsets really look right on Tomalco's code 70 track. And no I
don't handlay any more. I can do it but building turnouts using the Fasttracks
method gives me enough pleasure in that area. I do paint the ties though. It
really makes a difference in appearance. That is just one of many things I
picked up from the other members in the S Scale Workshop.
cheers,
Andy Malette
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