Ten years ago I took down the ready made stock Track and very used abused third hand Old Pullman #6’s and decided there was too much track and turnouts for that given space in that overdone plan. Gave the stuff away at a show. Moving a few years up, I hand laid a double slip turnout with code 100 rail just to see if I could. it was so enjoyable, I then made two curved #6’s. I made some low profile ties for them to rest on, the kind that represent the embedded in the dirt. I was able to place and lightly adhere them on paper sheets. Stored away for a long time. Some weathering and some ballast will be next obvious constructive step. Theres enough of it that I can alter as needed. I remember the process was a lot easier with tri-gages and an NMRA track gage.
it’s a challenge to think too much about it. I found that it’s a real living in the present activity. We don’t really know how much time we have left. I get lost in the moment as Track hand laying is really a joy to create.
Btw, there are some great tools available for tracklaying. Jigs are helpful. You can Make your own.
Experiment you might like it!
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