Re: Details on Jim Pitts' Trex Track System

[Michael Martin]

Jim,

Thank you for sharing your construction photos with us.  You have a beautiful
railroad and are to be commended for the wonderful documentation of your track
planning/building experience.

Michael Martin

http://www.panyo.com/steamups

(SF Bay Area Steamup Images and Model Engineering) 

Details on Jim Pitts' Trex Track System

[Jim Pitts]

Response to questions regarding Jim Pitts Trex deck system:

Track is Llagas Creek code 250 - nickel silver. 
(to accommodate electric visitors!)

All five turnouts are number 10's.  

Track center-to-center - is 7 1/2 inches 

Deck width is 18 inches.

Each Trex plank is 5 1/2 inches.

Trim edge is 3 1/2 inches deep and 3/4 inches wide with outside edge
rounded.

Photographs of construction and opening day operations are posted at 

http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/reference.htm

Then click link - "Elevated Track System Using Trex."

A laser level was used in construction, so track even after a year of
service and weather is flat and smooth.  I prefer manual operation, so
height and level surface works well!