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Reply to "My 2R HiRail (2RHR) adventure begins"

Bob Delbridge posted:

I think I'll try again with the 2-rail wheels I have and see what happens.

I contacted Ross about making 2-rail track and it seemed like Steve said it was the same price, but was "BTO" and would take longer to get.

If anyone goes this route, I would suggest using as much Ross track as possible.  Gargraves track has that groove cut in the ties to hold the rail in place whereas Ross track is spiked to the ties.  The photo below was taken during my process of pulling up the center rail, it shows a Ross turnout, with Gargraves track on the left (you can see the grooves down the center of the ties).  Ross track is also spiked so it has no grooves cut in the ties.  you can also see the Gargraves track in between the ties, Ross curved track does have a stringer (plastic or wooden, not sure) underneath to keep the curve in place.  Of course Ross does not make flex track (I wonder if they have plans to make any?).

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LOL!  You can see where my cat Lily walked thru the scenery while it was still wet.

Bob-

I'm sending Steve an email tonight after dinner to order a switch.  I'll ask if Ross has any plans to make flex track.  I think the answer will be no, but no harm asking! 

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