I purchased two cases of O36, and two cases of 10” straights about four months ago. I’ve used nearly all of it, and am extremely pleased. When you consider the price- including shipping costs is half, or even a third of other tubular, let alone the asking price of Fastrack...it’s an easy decision. I’ve purchased a few half pieces out of convenience from a LHS, and I fail to see why track with an L or a WBB on it deserves its price premium. Especially considering it’s made in Asia as well.
I made about a dozen curve and straight insulated sections, and soldered two dozen for power drops. This was all very easy. Yes, I tightened a few pins & ties, but not many.
Bear in mind that I live in south central PA, and have almost a dozen train shops locally, and at least forty train shops within a two hour drive. Including some of the “big names” on this page’s header. I can count on one hand the shops that actually stock tubular, and I feel lucky to have them!
Tom
