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Since the introduction of the Stainless Steel rail, I have now also introduced the code 180 rail in Nickel Silver, and this is available for those modeller's who are used to working in this material in the smaller gauges. It has a similar appearance to Stainless Steel, so could be also be useful in turnout construction for ease of manufacture and soldering. It is conductive for those who use 2 rail or stud contact. Can be silver soldered and soft soldered.

(Please note that the 2 yard lengths will be more expensive for shipping)

All stock of the old code 200 brass and nickel silver has now gone, but there is no problem because all track has now been adapted to fit the code 180 rail.

I now have stocks of the Flat Bottom rail drawn to the old 'Gauge 1 Model Railway Association' standards for 'Flat Bottom Rail', although this is not a true flat bottom section. It has an overall size of 5.00mm x 2.5mm top/2.85mm bottom, root thickness is 1.15mm.  This older section rail does not seem to have much of a flat bottom, but is available for those who wish to match the nickel silver rail used on 'Peco' track, this is then offered as a low cost alternative. It would be useful to those wishing to use the solder to copper clad board method. It is easy to identify which way up the rail goes.  I do not have any sleeper units to fit this rail although it will just fit the 'Standard' sleeper units at a push.  A maximum flange depth of 2.5mm (without wheel coning) can be used. Available in brass, 1 yard (36") (915mm), 2 yard (72") (1830mm).

Please note that 2 yard lengths will be more expensive for shipping.

The picture here shows the different rail heights, or should I say, 'What difference', as you can see from this, there is virtually no difference.  So those who have the older code 200 rail can easily join to the new code 180 rail, and take full advantage of all the new items available. In the centre, the brass code 200 bullhead rail.  This is joined on the left via my lost wax brass fishplate, to the new code 180 stainless steel rail which has been rust treated.  On the right is the new code 180 stainless steel rail joined via my new 20mm black A.S.A. moulded plastic fishplate.

If you prefer 'Ready Made', then I have a complete range for you to choose from...

Please note - that the term 'Fine' or 'Standard' scale track, refers to the appearance and NOT to the track gauge which remains the same throughout at 45mm or 45.5mm for gauge widened.

First the newer FINE track:-

Ready made track with 36 sleeper units in either UV stabilized dark chocolate brown polypropylene with a track gauge of 45mm, or a gauge widened version (45.5mm) in UV stabilized A.B.S. dark chocolate brown plastic, both with a choice of brass, stainless steel or nickel silver rail. The perfect track for either 1:32 or 10mm scale. Overall track height from sleeper base to rail top is 10.2mm

NEW - Lower cost version suitable for indoor track or a display track, this new unit is moulded in black polypropylene but without any U.V. light protector.

NEW - The ultimate tough track - virtually unbreakable! Available in dark brown 'BAYBLEND' which is a high quality ABS and poly carbonate mixture with added UV protection. With brass rail or stainless steel rail (both made to order). This track is suitable for extreme sunlight conditions.

Ready made track with 18 double sleeper units in either dark chocolate brown polypropylene with a track gauge of 45mm, or a gauge widened version (45.5mm) in A.B.S. dark chocolate brown plastic, both with a choice of brass or nickel silver rail. Overall track height from sleeper base to rail top is 10.5mm

NEW - Lower cost version suitable for indoor track or a display track, this new unit is moulded in black polypropylene but without any U.V. light protector.

NEW - The ultimate tough track - virtually unbreakable! Available in dark brown 'BAYBLEND' which is a high quality ABS and poly carbonate mixture with added UV protection. With brass rail or stainless steel rail (both made to order). This track is suitable for extreme sunlight conditions.

Ready made Points are now also available using the 'Fine' sleeper units and a limited range is still available in the 'Standard' injection moulded long sleepers and chairs.  These come as a 2000mm (6' 7"), 3250mm (10' 8") or 5000mm (16' 5") L.H. or R.H. radius's, and also as a "Y". With a wide choice of either Stainless Steel, Brass or Nickel Silver. Now fitted as standard with over centre click insulated flat Tiebars, optional brass or nickel silver tiebar available to pre-order.

Use the 3250mm for general point work, 5000mm if you have the space and for the Main Line and Crossings. The 2500mm is only recommended where space is at a premium. The 2000mm is only recommended for Shunting Layouts.

Diamond Crossings - use 14 degree with 3250 radius and 9 degree with the 5000mm points.

Please Note:- most brass and all nickel silver points are "made to order", about 2 - 3 weeks.

Modeller's Information - Fine Points

Modeller's Information - Standard Points

To plan your layout, these are the sizes for the various points measured from centre of fishplate to centre of fishplate. The size can be reduced by 25mm if 1 of the 2 standard sleepers is removed after the blade rail end, and a further 25mm if no standard sleepers are used at the nose end.

3250mm Standard left or right hand = 673mm overall.

5000mm Standard left or right hand = 825mm overall.

14 degree Standard Crossover = 521mm overall.

Gauge 1 Ready Made Rail Built Buffer Stop with code 180 bullhead stainless steel rail. These are assembled using the best M1.6mm A2 stainless steel bolts for longevity.

Options of A.B.S. plastic timber beam, mahogany hardwood buffer beam (shown) or rail built beam.

Available with either 'Fine' or 'Standard' sleepers.

Supplied with 2 x 15mm or 20mm Bayblend Fishplates and 4 escutcheon track fixing pins.

So now to the choice of sleeper/chair base. For most people plastic is the choice - simply because of maintenance & you save about 15% by assembling it yourself.

Please note - that the terms 'Fine' or 'Standard' scale track, refers to the appearance and NOT to the track gauge which remains the same throughout the range, and is 45mm normal or 45.5mm for gauge widened.

First the newer FINE track:-

Designed to fit the new code 180 fine scale stainless steel or brass rail, the new fine scale sleeper unit is moulded in dark chocolate brown polypropylene single (track gauge of 45mm) and gauge widened version (45.5mm) in A.B.S. dark chocolate brown, both with extra U.V. light protection for tropical conditions.  The rail inclination is included for smooth running.  The sleeper unit also comes with 2 different wood grains. The wood block detail is included with the chair.  Alternative sleeper ends are also provided; so that the sleeper could be cut down to make an 8' 6" sleeper in 1 to 32 scale (80.94mm).  If you model in 10mm the sleeper length of 85.56mm is just over for an 8' 6" sleeper, or is correct for a 9' 0" sleeper in 1 to 32 scale, the sleeper width is 7.9mm, and a spacer bar length of 17.4mm.  The sleeper has a scale thickness of 4mm.  The track comes with 1.1mm discreet fixing holes on the inside of the spacer bar; these will fit an escutcheon pin (19 gauge), which are also available from me. CAD designed chair from the Great Eastern Railway, which even has the lettering and numbers 'G.E.R. 1905 T B S 95 lbs.' With the rail now held correctly in the chair, there is an increase in flange depth clearance to 2.4mm, that is without taking into account the wheel 'Cone Radius', so even G Scale will run on it. Packs of 36 single sleeper units for 1 yard, 360 for 10 yards of track.

You can now copy full size practice by gauge widening the track. 45.5mm track gauge.  Use this track for radiuses especially under 12 ft. and on any curved work as this helps to stop loco's slowing down due to flange friction as they run through the curves. Moulded in dark chocolate brown UV stabilized A.B.S. plastic to give a long life expectancy outside.  Can also be used as straight track.  Can be solvent welded with A.B.S. chairs to make multi gauge track. Packs of 36 single sleeper units for 1 yard, 360 for 10 yards of track.

For the first time in Gauge 1 modelling you can now copy full size practice by gauge widening the track.  45.5mm track gauge.  Use this track for radiuses especially under 12 ft. and on any curved work as this helps to stop loco's slowing down due to flange friction as they run through the curves.  Moulded in dark chocolate brown UV stabilized A.B.S. plastic, this has a longer life expectancy than polypropylene outside.  Can also be used as straight track.  Can be solvent welded with A.B.S. chairs to make multi gauge track.  Available in BR 3 bolt or Midland 4 bolt chair detail. Compatible with other makes of track. Packs of 18 or 180 double sleeper units, to make 1 yard or 10 yards.

The new Fine scale code 180 rail also fits both 'Standard' and 'Gauge Widened' sleeper units for both the 3 and 4 bolt chair design, but the rail sits deeper into the 3 bolt chair, but there is still sufficient clearance to run both wheel sets.

A small injection moulded wedge that makes the inclusion of super elevation on the curves both quick and easy.  This A.B.S. plastic item slides under the sleeper on curves to give the correct raising of the outside edge on curved track work. 80mm x 9.5mm, tapering from .4mm to 4mm.  Designed to fit the Standard Scale sleeper unit, they will also fit the Finescale sleeper unit. Can be solvent welded to the gauge widened A.B.S. sleeper units. Packs of 100 (sufficient for approximately 10 yards of track).

Also available in Fire Retardant A.B.S. Plastic

Complete set of injection moulded rail joiners (fishplates) are now available.   I have developed a low cost injection moulded fishplates with a scale length of 15mm long and only fits my code 180 rail, and also a course scale universal version for 'Standard' or 'Fine' track, which is 20mm long and fits either code 180 or the older code 200 rail.  These have bolt head detail on one side with bolt and nut detail on the other side.  Designed to be sprung onto the rails to hold the rails in line all the time.  These have no central insulation bar, but this could easily be fitted with a tiny piece of plastic inserted. Supplied in packs of 10's & 100's. Supplied with a Super Elevation Wedge to hold them open whilst fitting. These are available in different materials depending on your application and preference:-

Originally intended for code 200 bullhead rail, they also fit code 180 rail. Standard scale 20mm long. Both sides have the bolt head detail.  These have been very popular.  They're much more robust than the pressed brass type & are especially useful on curves to stop dog legging. 10 per pack.

Also now available in nickel silver, so these go well with the new stainless steel rail.

Two types of Point Levers in lost wax Brass. Some filing, fettling and drilling is required. Paint, grease and fixing screws are not included.

The Yellow disc version (L23) is a copy of an early hand lever which had a heavy cast iron weight to give the throw. This is a more robust and preferred version for normal use and has either a 6mm or 8mm throw and is therefore also suitable for 'Narrow Gauge' or 'Gauge 3'. The lever is so arranged to indicate which way the turnout is set for the train.  There is an "Over centre Radiused stopped end rebate" for throw control.  Parts in the kit include; 1 x lever arm, 1 x lever base, 1 x 4BA nyloc nut, 4" x 1/16" brass rodding wire, instructions. Some filing, fettling and drilling is required. Paint and grease not included.

The Red disc version (L21) is an exact scale copy of an early hand lever which had a heavy cast iron weight to give the throw, the face of which was painted red.  This lever gives a 6mm throw. The lever is so arranged to indicate which way the turnout is set for the train.  There is an "Over centre radiused stopped end rebate" for throw control.  Parts in the kit include; 1 x lever arm, 1 x lever base, 1 x 8BA brass nut, 4" x 1/16" brass rodding wire, 2 x M2 x 13mm stainless steel fixing screws, instructions. Some filing, fettling and drilling is required. Paint and grease not included.

Scale lost wax brass single point rod roller which has a barbed spigot for simple/quick fixing.  For 1/16" (1.6mm) diameter rodding.  The rod rollers should be spaced at 3” on the curve and 4” on the straight.

Pack of 1 or 10.

Point Rod Wire to fit Point Lever, Rod Roller, Crank and Tiebar in both Gauge 1 and Gauge 3.

For those constructing point work I now have frog units designed for a 3250mm turnout, but they could be used for 3000mm or 3500mm radiuses, it is in code 180 rail, but again would fit the older code 200.  This unit is not handed and will be suitable for either left hand and right hand. Supplied with 2 x 20mm A.S.A. plastic fishplates and instructions. Available in Brass or Nickel Silver.

Fine detailed lubricator for locomotives, includes fine wire to represent tubing.

Fixed to running board via drilled hole and 6 B. A. nut.

Designed to fit bullhead rail, these are a low cost way of making the traditional form of wooden sleeper track. Insert into pre-drilled sleepers, the barbed spigot locks in place, no time consuming gluing & pinning. Ideal for steaming bays.  72 running chairs required per yard, if keeping to scale. Can be squeezed onto some types of flat bottom rail.  Choice of Running chairs to standard B.R. "S1" (3 bolt) design, with barbed spigot or Running chair to an early 'Wild & Parson' (2 bolt) design, with barbed spigot. Pack of 100.

ALL SOLD OUT SORRY

Turnout parts for D.I.Y. constructors, Slide chair to standard B.R. "PJ" (4 bolt) design, with barbed spigot. Check chair to standard B.R. "CC" (4 bolt) design, with barbed spigot. Bridge chair to standard B.R. "L1" (4 bolt) design, with barbed spigot. Pack of 100.

Limited Stock of some items.

Quad point rod roller with barbed spigot.

 Pack of 4.

(limited number available)

Track fixing escutcheon pins. With a domed head. They are made in steel which gives the strength required for fixing and they are also plated in brass and lacquered to give long life protection outdoors.

The discrete fixing on the 'Fine' or 'Standard' sleeper unit is 1.5mm high, so this should be deducted from the pin length to give the fixing depth. The shorter 10mm are ideal for the 'Fine' track, but the longer 13mm can be used but are tighter in the hole, you may need to use a 1.2mm drill to open out on the ABS version.

SPECIFICATION;

19 gauge x 10mm long in brass plated steel. Pack of 100 or 1000

18 gauge x 13mm long in brass plated steel. Pack of 100 or 1000

1 kilo does about 2 yards of single track. 2 Choices are now available:-

Cornish silver black/gray granite ballast which is dried and ready to lay.  Size:- 1mm to 4mm.  1 kilo or 12.5 kilo bulk bag.

Gray granite ballast which is dried and ready to lay.  Size:- 2mm.  1 kilo or 12.5 kilo bulk bag.

This is a special weld glue used to join A.B.S. plastic parts together.

Available in 2 forms, a thin version which will flash straight away and is ideal to flash under 2 plastic surfaces such as the super elevation wedges, and slightly thickened version which tends to hold itself as droplets and when the another plastic is brought into contact, will flash across, so this version is ideal for turnout making.

Contains:- Methyl Ethyl Ketone. 50 ml. contents in both and will make at least 20 turnouts.

Flammable/Irritant.

A safety pot stand is also available to help prevent inadvertent spillage.