Mark Oles said:
On the bachmann board, there is a link to pictures but there are no dimensions listed. Based on what I normally see (track about 3.75" wide), the new track ties look wider, but I didn't think they were twice as wide! Stan, photos, please.
Reading comprehension test:
The dimensions Stan gave are in prototype feet and inches, assuming 1:20 scale.
His 7" WIDE (as in cross section, NOT length) prototype ties scale out to ~0.34 actual inches.
The LENGTH of the tie is given as 6-1/2’ on the prototype, or ~3.84 actual inches.
Those dimensions are very close to many prototype NG railroads and to Llagas Creek Railways narrow gauge ties.
As to the constant doom and gloom statements concerning track pricing, I just looked at Clem’s Warrior Run website and found the following track offered:
Code 250 Aluminum with NG ties: 6’ for $20.40, or about $3.40 / foot.
Couple that track with one of Del Tapparo’s G Scale Graphics’ controller for under $100, a less than $50 twin stick controller, some batteries and wiring, and you have a pretty affordable solution.
BTW, Clem’s Warrior Run Site invites you to contact them for the “best prices,” implying that he will deal some on pricing.
–AND–
Llagas Creek rail is made in the U.S.A.!!
Happy RRing,
Jerry