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I'd like to use a lot of K-Line track in my next layout.  I'd like to use their white Super "K" track on one side in a wintry scene while transitioning over to their SuperSnap track on the other non-wintry side.  Is anyone aware of any track planning software that will allow me to use both in the same program?  I'd prefer free software for obvious reasons.  However if there isn't any free software that does what I want, then I'd be willing to pay for software that does.

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I know very little about the Super K or Super O track systems, but RR-Track has 042 curves in the K Line Super Snap track library. Also, FWIW, it has quite a few other curve sizes, 030 (22.5 & 45 Deg), 042 (15 & 30 deg) and 054, 063, 072, 081, 096 & 0120 all 22.5 deg only. You might take a look at their website and see what you think, look around carefully at the base packages and track and accessory libraries.

The bad part about RR-Track is there is no trial version and not all track libraries are included. They have different packages, but as I recall, I don't think any one package includes ALL the track libraries. They have accessory libraries too, but it can get pricey if you start adding a bunch of libraries to your original package. 

I bought it several years ago and have added quite a few libraries over time so hey are in to me for quite a bit. But, they probably have the most complete set of track and accessory libraries and pre-made sample track plans using a few different track systems like Fastrack, Atlas O, etc.. The track plans are also additional cost. I think they are grouped by track type as I recall.

There is also a learning curve if you want to use all of it's features. I have seen some pretty impressive plans, drawn by others here, using the full set of it's features.

Thay have 031 and 072 turnouts and 60 and 90 deg crossings. I don't see 042 switches in the K line track library. It has 036 switches in the Super O library, if that fits in anywhere in all this? Those are the only libraries I have that come close to matching K Line or super snap in their names.

But, I am not sure I have all their track libraries, there may be more that I don't have which could contain the things you are looking for? I am pretty sure they list the track pieces included in the libraries somewhere on their website.

K-Line's Super K and Supersnap are virtually identical with the exception of the added connector piece on the Snap (it can be removed to mate with Super K and Lionel's tubular track & switches).  Don't confuse these with Super O, which is Lionel's postwar offering and has a very different way of connecting sections to each other.  The tightest curves for Super K track are 031 and 042 radii.

IMO a great product, a shame it's not produced anymore.  Mates beautifully with Lionel 022 switches and operating tracks.  There is a company named "O-Line Reproductions" that makes SuperSnap switches and crossovers; you can find them on ebay.

I did a bit of digging, and I was able to compile a list of track components K-Line produced.  Hopefully one of the track planning software companies incorporate a library containing most or all of them.  Here is what I found:

StyleItem NumberDescriptionFeaturesGauge
Traditional O27K-0201027" Diameter Curve (08 per circle), Carded (4)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0202027" Diameter Curve (08 per circle)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0204027" Diameter 1/2 Curve (16 per circle)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0212042" Diameter Curve (12 per circle)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0222054" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0226072" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-023109" Straight Track, Carded (4)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-023209" Straight TrackBrown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-023309" Straight Track (Insulated)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-02344.5" 1/2 Straight TrackBrown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-023509" Straight Track (Remote Uncoupling Section)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-025218" Straight Track (Double)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-025318" Straight Track (Double), Carded (2)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-025636" Straight Track (Extra Long)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-026190 Degree CrossoverBrown TiesO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0263027" Diameter Curve Left Hand Manual SwitchBrown Ties/BaseO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0264027" Diameter Curve Right Hand Manual SwitchBrown Ties/BaseO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0265027" Diameter Curve Left Hand Remote SwitchBrown Ties/BaseO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0266027" Diameter Curve Right Hand Remote SwitchBrown Ties/BaseO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0273042" Diameter Curve Left Hand Manual SwitchBrown Ties/BaseO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0274042" Diameter Curve Right Hand Manual SwitchBrown Ties/BaseO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0275042" Diameter Curve Left Hand Remote SwitchBrown Ties/BaseO27 Tubular
Traditional O27K-0276042" Diameter Curve Right Hand Remote SwitchBrown Ties/BaseO27 Tubular
Traditional OK-0302031" Diameter Curve (08 per circle)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-0304031" Diameter 1/2 Curve (16 per circle)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-0312042" Diameter Curve (12 per circle)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-0318054" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-0319063" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-0320081" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-0322072" Diameter 1/2 Curve (16 per circle)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-0323096" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-0324120" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-033210" Straight TrackBlack TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-033310" Straight Track (Insulated)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-033405" 1/2 Straight TrackBlack TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-033510" Straight Track (Remote Uncoupling Section)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-034214 3/8" Straight Track (O-72)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-035240" Straight Track (Extra Long)Black TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-036190 Degree CrossoverBlack TiesO Tubular
Traditional OK-0361W90 Degree CrossoverWhite TiesO Tubular
Super KK-0373042" Diameter Curve Left Hand Manual SwitchBlack Ties/BaseO Tubular
Super KK-0374042" Diameter Curve Right Hand Manual SwitchBlack Ties/BaseO Tubular
Super KK-0375042" Diameter Curve Left Hand Remote SwitchBlack Ties/BaseO Tubular
Super KK-0376042" Diameter Curve Right Hand Remote SwitchBlack Ties/BaseO Tubular
Super KK-0516042" Diameter Curve (12 per circle)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Super KK-0517042" Diameter 1/2 Curve (24 per circle)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Super KK-053509" Straight Track (Remote Uncoupling Section)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Super KK-053609" Straight TrackBrown TiesO27 Tubular
Super KK-053704" 1/2 Straight TrackBrown TiesO27 Tubular
Super KK-053809" Straight Track (Power)Brown TiesO27 Tubular
Super KK-0606031" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-0607031" Diameter 1/2 Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-0616042" Diameter Curve (12 per circle)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-0616W042" Diameter Curve (12 per circle)White TiesO Tubular
Super KK-0617042" Diameter 1/2 Curve (24 per circle)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-0618054" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-0619063" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-0620081" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-0622072" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-0623096" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-0624120" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-063510" Straight Track (Remote Uncoupling Section)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-063610" Straight TrackShadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-0636W10" Straight TrackWhite TiesO Tubular
Super KK-063705" 1/2 Straight TrackShadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-063810" Straight Track (Power)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-0638W10" Straight Track (Power)White TiesO Tubular
Super KK-065240" Straight Track (Extra Long)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-065960 Degree CrossoverShadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-066090 Degree CrossoverShadow RailO Tubular
Traditional / Super KK-0690The Protector Lighted LockonO/O27 Tubular
Super KK0695Lighted Bumper On TrackShadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-069810" Straight Track (Terminal)Shadow RailO Tubular
Super KK-069910" Straight Track (Terminal w/Surge Protection)Shadow RailO Tubular
SuperSnapK-0705031" Diameter Curve (08 per circle), Carded (4)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0706031" Diameter Curve (08 per circle)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0707031" Diameter 1/2 Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0716042" Diameter Curve (12 per circle)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0717042" Diameter 1/2 Curve (12 per circle)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0718054" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0719063" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0720081" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0722072" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0723096" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0724120" Diameter Curve (16 per circle)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-073010" Straight Track, Carded (4)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-07313.5" Straight TrackShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-073204" Straight TrackShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-073510" Straight Track (Remote Uncoupling Section)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-073610" Straight TrackShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-073710" 1/2 Straight TrackShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0739SuperSnap O Gauge Conversion Half Straight (2)Shadow RailBoth
SuperSnapK-075120" Straight TrackShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-075240" Straight TrackShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-075960 Degree CrossoverShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-076090 Degree CrossoverShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0763031" Diameter Curve Left Hand Remote SwitchShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0764031" Diameter Curve Right Hand Remote SwitchShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0775072" Diameter Curve Left Hand Remote SwitchShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-0776072" Diameter Curve Right Hand Remote SwitchShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK0795Lighted Bumper On TrackShadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-079810" Straight Track (Terminal)Shadow RailSuperSnap
SuperSnapK-079910" Straight Track (Terminal w/Surge Protection)Shadow RailSuperSnap
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Super KK-0273042" Diameter Curve Left Hand Manual SwitchO27 Tubular

This and 274 were o-27 not Super K.

There were also two versions of some of those model numbers. Original and low profile.

Super KK-0275042" Diameter Curve Left Hand Remote SwitchO27 Tubular
Super KK-0276042" Diameter Curve Right Hand Remote SwitchO27 Tubul

these are not Super K either.

Thanks, Mr. FMH!  It was obvious K-0273-6 are Traditional O27 types, because the numbers were in the 200s.  When making the list, I copied and pasted K-0373-6 and changed the 3s to 2s, but I forgot to change "Super K"s to "Traditional O27"s.

As for "Original" and "Low Profile".........Which model numbers had two versions?  Please be specific.

Some years ago I picked up a supply of supersnap tracks with black ties (30" lengths) at a very reasonable price and began to switch over from 0 gauge tubular. Curved tracks and 10" straight tracks were harder to find though through EBay I was able to get what I needed. For switch tracks O Line reproductions seemed to be readily available though I was wondering if they were using stuff already made or were reproducing these items themselves.

During recent times supersnap track are harder and harder to find and some dealers indicated to me that they are a finite source with no more in production. Only the switch track and crossovers seem easier to find (O Line?). If 0 Line is producing new switch tracks I wonder if they could then expand to produce regular track.

I imagine if the supply of supersnap tracks are disappearing why would programmers write software for track planning programs?

John



PS-I wonder if there is a market for supersnap track? I consider it both more realistic and superior to either tubular or lionel fasttrack.

PPS-I did find a website that lists K-Line stuff including a complete listing of track. Do a search on www.legacykline.com.

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