Looking for Lionel O-gauge Black Track Ties

Would USA Track sell ties?

Tinplate Art posted:

Would USA Track sell ties?

They would if I hadn’t bought them out 😎

You can do what I did many years ago:  Buy moulding in the proper dimensions, and cut a few hundred to length.  Dip them in stain.  Place on waxed paper to dry

RJR posted:

You can do what I did many years ago:  Buy moulding in the proper dimensions, and cut a few hundred to length.  Dip them in stain.  Place on waxed paper to dry

Joe needs O ties for structural reasons, not aesthetic 

Steve

I found huge totes of used track for $5-10 at train shows/swap meets. I have dismantled the track fir the ties. Clean off rust and paint then you will be set. Not sure how many train shows you have in your area so it may take 2-3 months. In so cal tubular track is dirt cheap, and rusty they give away for free. Good luck in your quest,

Bob

CP BOB posted:

I found huge totes of used track for $5-10 at train shows/swap meets. I have dismantled the track fir the ties. Clean off rust and paint then you will be set. Not sure how many train shows you have in your area so it may take 2-3 months. In so cal tubular track is dirt cheap, and rusty they give away for free. Good luck in your quest,

Bob

Thanks Bob, unfortunately they are few and far between. There are 3 once a year about about one month apart, and anywhere from 30-90 minutes away. The one good thing was I had the pleasure of meeting Steve Eastman and Captaincog. 😁🚂🚋

I was suppose to go to norcal with them, but my wife had health issues. I can keep an eye out for free/cheap track and dismantle the ties. I could stuff it in a flat rate box. The only problem is it might take till june/july to accumulate enough ties. You will still need to order insulators. I think kirk has those.  Steve, Jeff, and I could keep an eye out. Ill see Steve tomorrow, and I talk to Jeff often. Let me know. 

Bob

Thanks Bob,

Thanks, I need the ties to create an o-84 radius a total of 16 curves with addl ties, I order to match all other pieces and help keep track rigid. Steve has my contact info.

thanks!

Joe Gozzo