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Post by runamuckchuck on Feb 17, 2024 14:00:12 GMT
Hello, and yet another insane question.
Is there any stability, rigidity or other functional reasons to consider tubular track with additional ties for my tinplate standard gauge sets?
The additional ties make the track look a bit busy but if they serve a legitimate function well that's another thing.
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Post by healey36 on Feb 17, 2024 14:35:51 GMT
I would say "depends"...if you're using the track for a "carpet-central", i.e. not screwed down, then I might consider the extra ties as they will add a bit of rigidity and reduce the possibility of twisting while assembling the track. If you're gonna screw the stuff down, no need for a bunch of extra ties (in my experience). Now, all that said, I use track with the fewer ties for my occasional "carpet-central"; I just take it easy and use some care when assembling the sections.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Feb 17, 2024 15:28:27 GMT
I would say "depends"...if you're using the track for a "carpet-central", i.e. not screwed down, then I might consider the extra ties as they will add a bit of rigidity and reduce the possibility of twisting while assembling the track. If you're gonna screw the stuff down, no need for a bunch of extra ties (in my experience). Now, all that said, I use track with the fewer ties for my occasional "carpet-central"; I just take it easy and use some care when assembling the sections. With my knees now being what they are, I try to stay up off the floor as much as reasonably possible. The track will be almost always on an elevated platform except maybe for 6' loop aroundd the tree for a starter set at Christmas. Thanks for your insightful observations.
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