Making track

[Thomas]

Never tried this part of the hobby but it looks like ill have to start. Where does one start? Oh by the way it is Gauge 1.

[Colonel]

Peco do Gauge 1, as do Tenmille and Cliff Barker. Marcway of Sheffield might be worth a look, as they certainly do custom work in 0 gauge.

 I've been happy to use Code 100 FB rail and copperclad sleepers for light weight broad gauge on Northport Quay, Belmullet and Arigna Town, but can't help thinking that the larger scale will benefit from proper chairs and fixings. Last time I costed buying rail and sleepers to make my own track, using C&L parts, it wasn't much cheaper that buying ready made!

[Mayner]

Probabably worth contacting the Gauge 1 Association on the availability of rail and track building parts. https://www.g1mra.com/portfolio-items/new-members-brochure/

I model the American 3' gauge in the garden to a scale of 1:20.3 on 45mm or gauge 1 track using Code 250 brass rail.

Sunset Valley RR https://sunsetvalleyrailroad.com/product-category/track/ in the United States who produce Gauge 1 standard gauge is my main supplier of rail and tracklaying components. Its possible that forms like Peco and Temmille may supply similar components in the UK/Europe.

At one stage I had timber sleepers specially milled from supposedly rot resistant yellow cedar which unfortunately failed due to rot after approx 15 years outdoor use in a wet humid climate.

 

[Thomas]

Thanks for the information, will check out the gauge 1 Association.