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#Post#: 1991--------------------------------------------------
Identifiying Tracks??????
By: Joeyd611 Date: August 25, 2018, 6:18 pm
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I know absolutely NOTHING about these trains except for how much
fun I had with them as a kid. My father has a pretty big
collection that he loves, but never had the time to set it up.
My brother and I want to surprise him for his retirement and set
up his trains. We planned it all out, but are coming up short on
tracking.
Here's where I need help. I have no idea what kind of track this
is, or where to get more! Can anyone help me out? Feel free to
email me with any answers [email protected]
Thanks guys!
Looks like the "upload" folder is full, so I put the pics on
photobucket and am posting the links below.
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#Post#: 1992--------------------------------------------------
Re: Identifiying Tracks??????
By: twissmann Date: August 25, 2018, 8:59 pm
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You have what�s called Lionel tinplate O Gauge track that the
original Lionel Corporation made before 1970 in New York. As
you�ll notice on each of the 3 railroad ties that hold the rails
in place, they have a stamp on them that say Lionel and NY. That
size railroad tie distinguishes the difference between O Gauge
track, and O27 track. O27 is the same width as O Gauge track,
but it�s railroad ties are smaller in height, and the rails are
a little thinner. When you make a complete circle in O Gauge
track using standard curve sections, it will make a circle 31
inches in diameter, and requires 8 pieces of curved track to
make a complete circle. O27 track requires 8 pieces of curved
sections as well, but it has a tighter radius diameter of 27
inches. So when you purchase track, make sure you ask for
tinplate O Gauge track. You can find this track at any good
Hobby shop in your area that sells Lionel trains and
accessories. If one is not easily accessible to get to, you can
always shop the Internet such as a Trainworld.com, Charles Ro
Supply, Grzyboski Trains, etc etc, or you can go on eBay.com and
search Tinplate O Gauge Track, or even VINTAGE O Gauge track and
find some good original tinplate O Gauge track that was made
made in the USA back in the day, and not in China where they�re
made today. (Vintage track actually feels a little stronger and
sturdier than current production made tinplate track) Either
case, that�s what you want to look for to match the track you
currently have, that originally was your Fathers� when he was a
boy. Do not be talked into purchasing the new Lionel Fastrack.
It�s beautiful track, but it�s not compatible with your Tinplate
track, unless you purchase an adaptor track they produce and
then purchase all new trackage. It starts to get costly at this
point. Stick with what you have. It�s still great time proven
track and full proof. I use it myself for my 2 running holiday
train displays every year. I just says Lionel to me underneath
my Christmas tree.
I hope this helps you out. Tom
#Post#: 1993--------------------------------------------------
Re: Identifiying Tracks??????
By: TrainLarry Date: August 26, 2018, 7:38 am
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You have what is known as '027' tinplate track. The length of
the straight track you have should be 8 3/4 inches.
'0' gauge track has wider ties, and the ties are black.
Larry
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