(I should post this in the Technical forum too.)
I found this 3D printed track at Locoremote’s website - a UK WiFi control supplier. They seem to have a sideline in very tight curves 3D printed!
Vic might like it, but he’d have to convert to battery operation.
Edit 11/2021 - the Youtube links seem to have disappeared to I re-inserted it.
I have thought about doing something like this for a g scale puzzle layout.
Yikes! thats tight. Luckily I have no ability whatsoever with 3d printing so I can’t be tempted by this LOL (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-tongue-out.gif)
If VIC says it’s tight radius, it sure must be, so I had to watch! (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-smile.gif)
Really fun video Pete, especially with the GI Joe riding the layout.
Makes me think I could make a 7.25" gauge layout on the patio!
Makes me think I could make a 7.25" gauge layout on the patio!
You probably could, given the patio is big enough. But the loco wouldn’t exactly be big enough the “ride-on”?
Pete Thornton said:
(I should post this in the Technical forum too.)
I found this 3D printed track at Locoremote’s website - a UK WiFi control supplier. They seem to have a sideline in very tight curves 3D printed!
Vic might like it, but he’d have to convert to battery operation.
I bet if Vic did something like this there would be a LOT more scenery!(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)
Bruce Chandler said:
Pete Thornton said:
…Vic might like it, but he’d have to convert to battery operation.
I bet if Vic did something like this there would be a LOT more scenery!(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)
but how?
putting columns -and scenery on the second floor?
Thread Hijacked;
Is there any plastic rail/track lengths (3Ft+) still made/available?
I am considering it for lines inside a shed used for train train storage (battery powered) if I can get some.
Thread has been released without much harm!!
Train Li still offers it in bulk: https://www.trainli.com/display-track-122/mgr-5001h-prorail-display-p-1082
Call Joanne, maybe she’ll have it in smaller quantities.
5 Five foot would be 1,50 meters x 100 pieces $325
would be 75 meters/250 foot of track for $4,30…
Then you need to buy the ties…
Get your self a 3d printer and print it completely for 2 dollar a meter/3 foot.
Go to thingyverse:
As a example my own designs, with alu strip it will get you some track a bit cheaper.
I created my designs of the view of a scaffolding, you wont see any nails, fish plates or what so ever, if you! where a giant! in your garden railroad.
Or you can find a lot more.
Model Railway Tracks (1:32, OpenRailway) by barspin - Thingiverse
Model train sleepers (1:32, OpenRailway) by barspin - Thingiverse
And a lot more.
Learn how to print with pla---->then with ABS!!!for in the garden, or simply create your own, with 3d builder of windows, the most underestimated and most versatile program for free.
I wish good luck on those who are willing to go on this adventure and will master the skills of a 3d printer, remember there is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY BACK, one get the hit/or master 3d printing…he/she is doomed…
Print only tracks for justify the cost…do your calculations if it is affordable for you, but you can print more, even the AA20 if you want…copy what i did ect.
Prototypical correct or a R0.2 curve…
With best regards Igor
I am back to (azobe) wood btw it is cheaper(if you have the machinery) and far better looking
2.9" radius?
Just saw this post. I am a new customer of Chris’ at Locoremote. This is the new WIFI based controller I have been referring to in my GP9 build thread and the Buck Converter thread. I placed my first order from him to give his unit a try.
But anyway, he does offer some very compact designs. His are based on 32mm but has the scale percentages to increase the stuff to 45mm. Not only track but locos/motor blocks as well. Some of his stl files are free others are for purchase.
I can say so far that I like what I am getting from Chris. I haven’t played with the controller yet. But his customer service is top notch. He answers emails very promptly, he listens (reads) what you are trying to accomplish and then offers not only suggestions for which controller but also the best way to get it done. And when i finally did order, it was put in the mail same day.
So give him a look.
I just edited the original post and put the video that Devon posted back.
I’ve noticed people using olds-style emojis - at the top of the edit box, 3rd from the right,
is a smily icon that pulls down a menu of the currently available emojis, here’s a smily: 
The actual link:
https://largescalecentral.com/images/emoji/google/smile.png?v=10
and if you scroll down the emoji list far enough you find the trains!
Trains? And MUCH more 
Thanks for the tip, Pete.