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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2022 22:07:57 GMT -7
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Post by crazynski on Jan 20, 2022 7:20:36 GMT -7
Thank you very kindly, Al.
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Post by jjwallace on Jan 20, 2022 11:20:00 GMT -7
We use copper tape for power rails with 1/32 routed tracks. What do you use on a home-made routed HO track please? The rail needs to be ferrous metal for the traction magnets. Other than that I don't know what is used for that. I'm like Dave and purchased a Max Trax set up. Very happy with it. |
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Post by crazynski on Jan 20, 2022 13:43:50 GMT -7
Max Trax is not cheap to get into Canada. Can it be easily separated for storage? Or is meant to be permanent?
Thanks a million!
Ken
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2022 13:47:33 GMT -7
it comes in approximately 3' sections and you can use it any way you want.
personally, I made 6' sections which handles and stores easily.
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Post by crazynski on Jan 20, 2022 18:08:26 GMT -7
Al,
Thank you.
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Post by ecbill on Jan 20, 2022 21:10:37 GMT -7
Was just reading about track rails for routed tracks on another forum. They mention that galvanized would not be good to use. All that I’ve found had been either galvanized or copper coated. Not sure if copper coated would work or not.
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Post by crazynski on Jan 20, 2022 22:03:05 GMT -7
I wish I could see a Max Trax with my own eyes.
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Post by kiwidave on Jan 21, 2022 13:08:27 GMT -7
Being isolated here at the bottom of the world we have the same problems with availability and shipping costs. The Kiwi boys ended up making their own
routed tracks. Sandfly might be worth having a chat to Ken.
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Post by crazynski on Jan 21, 2022 17:32:12 GMT -7
Hi KiwiDave, Thank you very kindly for the advice. I will do as you suggest. The floor is finished and has enough space to run a track... if I had one. The tape-measure is stretched out to 24', 3".   Looking the other way shows the workshop which is 12' x 15'. The milling machine was bagged up during the reno and put on casters to protect the new floor. The catch box can be located in the shop area with lots of extra space behind it.  Progress continues slow but sure. |
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Post by crazynski on Jan 27, 2022 1:21:31 GMT -7
Sandfly has been a big help to get me started in the right direction. Thanks a million!
Just out of curiosity. How wide in total is Max Trax, and what's the center to center distance to each lane please?
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Post by dave632 on Jan 27, 2022 8:47:15 GMT -7
Width 8.5", center to center 3.5".
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Post by crazynski on Jan 27, 2022 9:31:42 GMT -7
Thanks Dave!
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Post by finistauri on Mar 27, 2022 23:22:16 GMT -7
Good day
Canadian Drag Mate,
Have not heard from you in a while,
Everything ok with you, was hoping to do some racing with you at Jeff Wallace
Bear Creek Dragway
How is "The Snow Mountain Racway"
Coming along ?
Fin
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Post by sandfly on Mar 28, 2022 11:05:21 GMT -7
we have used this binding wire and find it very good at keeping the lanes even, tho to hold in place is some what of a mission. |
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