@Mike23 posted:Did you get all your stuff from Automotion? I can't see more than 6 cars on their web site and there's no gas station to look at, no extra stop/pause explanation and stuff.
How long in inches are the cars you got. I'm thinking of getting on or two O gauge but they may be to big for my smaller layout and of course I may go with the S scale ones, but what's the size. Also, any wire as long as it's magnetic?
Mike,
Apologies for the long delay in replying to you - I haven't checked this thread in a while! You have likely gotten your answers elsewhere but I'll reply here just in case. Yes, all my cars, wired roadway, and gas station kit (turnouts, sensor, and stop sections) came from AutomotionFx. From what I understand, he sells the cars about as fast as he can make them, so your best bet is to email him and see what his has to offer or what he can build for you. Same goes for the turnouts and gas station kit - he may have some, or be able to pull a kit together, if you reach out and ask. They are great to work with and very responsive.
At least 2 of the 3 cars I have are 1:43 scale... the Mustang (the longest of the three) is about 3.5" long. It can handle the tightest "1:43 O scale" curves they offer (O-11), but barely. The shorter 1:43 cars handle these curves with ease. Automotion also makes some 1:48 scale cars that may work best in tight spaces and still be in scale relative to O-scale buildings and trains. S would be around Hot Wheels size.
Yes, any wire should work so long as it is ferrous. I do recommend the track automation builds, though as it works well, fits together nicely, ensures smooth curves, and doesn't allow your wire to wander under the roadway.
-Dustin
