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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 8:44:21 GMT -5
I need to build some display bases and want to detail the track a little. What is the length of a rail for jointed rail? On my bases, I will add some fish plates to detail the rail. Also, are the joints staggered evenly or can they be different distances apart as long as they are not right across from each other?
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efram
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Post by efram on Apr 29, 2015 8:51:45 GMT -5
Hi Brian,
The typical length of sections of jointed rail is 39'. The joints are not specifically staggered, as it would be impossible to keep this standard through curved rail and turnouts. Check out proto87 stores website, they have tons of product and info for superdetailed track. Welcome to the world of P87!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 8:59:58 GMT -5
efram,
Thanks for the info. I am not going to P87. Just wanted to detail the track. I'll cut a notch in the rail to represent the joint and use Details West plates and glue them on. Then paint and weather the track.
These are just display bases, but I was really impressed with how much better the model looks on a display base rather than just sitting on the table at RPM shows.
The display bases are my entry into track laying and ballasting. Practice for when I finally start building my layout/diorama/.
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Post by iomalley on Apr 29, 2015 10:53:45 GMT -5
Efram's the king of detailing track...I think he's just trying to nudge you in the right direction for information.
And I think its just semantics, but fully detailing track is a P87 practice, whether you call it such or not.
Good luck Brian!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 12:48:44 GMT -5
Nudging is just fine. I like the look of detailed track as well. It is part of modeling. On my diorama/layout, I will use Micro Engineering track and detail it with DW parts. Mine layout will be nothing elaborate. Just a scene along MoPac's Chester Sub. This summer while at the St. Louis RPM meet my friend is going to take me to some nice areas so I can photograph and get a good idea of a scene to model.
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Post by nsc39d8 on Apr 29, 2015 16:35:37 GMT -5
Brian,
If there is not much jointed rail down around you. Then you are more than welcome to come to Rural Hall where the entire CF line is still jointed. K line got welded rail before NS, so you can see them side by side.
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dale
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Post by dale on Apr 29, 2015 18:52:41 GMT -5
On the Central New England RR we have rail in 30' lengths ex New Haven.
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Post by CP_8530 on Apr 30, 2015 8:36:34 GMT -5
There ain't nuttin' like running down a nice jointed rail section at track speed.
In fact, 39ft "stick rail" supposedly created some harmonic rocking issues with locos and freight cars of similar wheelbases, when operating at certain speed ranges.
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c420
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Post by c420 on Apr 30, 2015 18:22:27 GMT -5
On the Central New England RR we have rail in 30' lengths ex New Haven. New Haven heavily recycled their rail. Started at 39'. Rail is cropped to 36'. Gets reused again Cropped to 33' To get more use out of it. Cropped to 30' Rails is cropped to remove end batter. For New Haven 107lb at 33' is very common. 30' is usually 79lb with six hole bars. or 78 lb with four hole bars.
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dale
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Post by dale on Apr 30, 2015 22:37:37 GMT -5
Ya we have a lot of light rail that's just worn out but today we were supposed to be getting 5 mi of welded rail then when that gets put in we'll be putting some of the old rail on our other line that has worse trackage.
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Post by lajmdlr on May 1, 2015 8:33:21 GMT -5
The reason for 39' rail was so they fit on 40' flat cars &/or gondolas.
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Post by m a y o r 79 on May 14, 2015 12:05:16 GMT -5
The reason for 39' rail was so they fit on 40' flat cars &/or gondolas. Thats the reason Ive always heard.
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Post by simulatortrain on May 14, 2015 22:46:33 GMT -5
Because of that, I've often wondered if 29/35 foot rail was common when 30/35 foot cars were the norm?
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Post by icghogger on May 15, 2015 7:26:46 GMT -5
When 36-foot cars were in service, 33-foot sticks of rail was the norm.
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AJ Kleipass
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Post by AJ Kleipass on May 16, 2015 7:48:03 GMT -5
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