Fang Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 As part of my plan for a 16mm scale layout I would like to incorporate a standard gauge exchange siding. As this works out at 75.33mm, or 3" give or take, can anyone suggest a suitable rail profile to use for this? Sleepers and chairs would be good, but if necessary I can make those. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Kirk Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Hi, There seems to be a growing following for Gauge 3 as this is in fact 2.5 inch gauge the rail might be near enough. Especially in a siding which could be lighter section rail. I think that there is a Gauge 3 Society but a google search for Gauge 3 track might give a supplier. best wishes, Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 If you want to try G3 track, which is code 250, check http://www.cliffbarker.talktalk.net/Gauge3Track.html He sells rail alone if you wanted to have a go at laying it yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Many thanks for the replies and suggestions of Gauge 3. I have found some Code 330 rail which is used for Gauge 3, which seems to work out about right for 16mm scale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrynick Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Try Brandbright or Garden Rail............Brandbright sell brass rail, cast whitemetal chairs, and sleepers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
unklian Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Try Brandbright or Garden Rail............Brandbright sell brass rail, cast whitemetal chairs, and sleepers. Which Garden Rail ? the magazine ?? Brandbright only sell Peco narrow gauge track these days . Your best bets are Peco ( code 250 rail ), Cliff Barker ( code 250 bullhead rail ) or Tenmille ( Various sections ). All of the latter sell chairs or rail fixings as separate mouldings, so with your own sleepers you can make any gauge you like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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