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45mm points question
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:59 pm
by planty
I've been struggling to fit a 45mm right hand points into my layout where I need it, ideally a curved point would be best.
I'm using Peco G45mm track, looks like they don't do a curved or short point, are there any manufacturers that do? And if so would they fit with the peco track?
Or am I out of look and I'll have to look to some track bed redesign? :-(
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:26 pm
by AFGadd
GRS make points that would suit you, I've used their 32mm gauge 2'6" radius points with Peco track in my Garden.
http://www.grsuk.com/GRS_45mm-C301500
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:24 pm
by planty
Thanks Andrew, I'll drop them a line to see if their points can help. Bit hard to see on the website the lengths of the points etc
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:47 pm
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
I've had exactly the same problem as you have! I have resorted in two tight places to LGB R1 (eeeeeek) points. With enough ballast and weathering they shouldn't stand out too much from the best of the track. Sadly I can't justify spending £85 on a pair of points from GRS ,although they would look much better, when LGB R1 points go so cheaply on ebay.
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:45 am
by maxi-model
Piko do a curved point. Code 332/45 mm. Similar to LGB R5 on the outside and R3 on the inside. Suitable ? Have one on my layout, been outside for 4 years and still functioning. Max.
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:44 pm
by planty
Hmmm, the piko track looks a good possibility and a bit cheaper. Could someone give me a help on roughly the radius of the curves that are referred to as R1, R2 etc.
From the GRS website it looks like R2 is about 2ft 6, presume an R1 curve is tighter (2ft?)
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:40 pm
by rebelego
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 3:07 pm
by maxi-model
You need to take care when comparing Piko and LGB radius numbering - they are not the same. Take read here
http://www.gardenrailwayclub.com/track/ ... ersus-piko
I have used LGB radius numbering (approximation) in my post about the Piko curved point, not theirs, as this is the one most people relate to. If in doubt ask the retailer you are talking to.
As GRS do not stock Piko then I suspect what you are quoting are LGB radius numbering. Max.