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posted: 13 May 2010 22:59 from: Peter Wright click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
Hi, Newb here. Forgive me if this has been asked before! Anyone using Templot for Proto 87 for any US Prototype? Or even finescale HO (that covers a lot of sins)? Would be interested to hear of experience/see some pics. I'm an English guy living just outside of New York in NJ - I was going to start a P4 layout but I feel I'm just too far away from sources. I find track laying therapeutic (or did; it has been a longtime). Thanks, Pete |
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posted: 15 May 2010 08:47 from: Robtherebel click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
Peter Wright wrote: Anyone using Templot for Proto 87 for any US Prototype? Or even finescale HO (that covers a lot of sins)?Hello Peter, For components, check out the yahoo groups: handlaid track, the p 87 group, accu track, finescale. The p 87 group has components for handlaying, track, including spikes, fishplates, joint bars, etc etc and prototypical looking head ties and throwbars. They might have links for p 87 wheelsets or code 88 wheelsets. Regardless if you use the Templot system for design, these links will give you options for the materials, the p 87 group also has frogs in finescale and regular, points. Also check out handlaid track / fast track, they have some tools that in my opinion are priceless for helping you enjoy your handlaying experience. Rob |
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posted: 15 May 2010 08:59 from: Martin Wynne
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Hi Peter, Some of the links Rob mentioned: Andy Reichert's Proto:87 Stores: http://www.proto87.com Proto87 - NMRA SIG: http://www.proto87.org Related Yahoo groups: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ACCU-TRAK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/proto87 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/handlaidtrack regards, Martin. |
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posted: 15 May 2010 10:55 from: Peter Wright click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
Thank you. I have tried to join the Proto87 group - they never confirmed my membership however, so I cannot enter their site. Andy's site is great (though a little confusing). I really need to see just what the "standards" are. Best, Pete. |
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posted: 15 May 2010 11:10 from: Martin Wynne
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Peter Wright wrote: I really need to see just what the "standards" are.Hi Pete, The Proto standards are on the NMRA web site: Track: http://www.nmra.org/standards/sandrp/S-3_1ProtoTrackwork.html Wheels: http://www.nmra.org/standards/sandrp/S-4_1ProtoWheels.html regards, Martin. |
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posted: 15 May 2010 11:18 from: Peter Wright click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
Martin, Many thanks for a fast reply! I've also sent a chaser to Rene......... Best, Pete. |
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posted: 16 May 2010 09:57 from: Peter Wright click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
Rene contacted me got me cleared and then I got into an interminable back and forth with that anachronism called Yahoo! until I gave up in frustration.........next! Thanks for all your help, I do appreciate it. Best, Pete. |
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Last edited on 16 May 2010 14:59 by Peter Wright |
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