Templot beginner modelling in 00, but which gauge to pick

Matt Smith · 28 November 2023

I'm modelling in 00 using proprietary stock but really like the plug track concept. Can anyone tell me which gauge to pick from the numerous 00 options, I was thinking 00-SF?

Martin Wynne · 28 November 2023

@Matt Smith

Hi Matt,

Welcome to Templot Club.

For a summary of 00 options, see this topic:

https://85a.uk/templot/club/index.php?threads/00-track-gauge.615/

cheers,

Martin.

Steve_Cornford · 28 November 2023

I suggest you make a small test section with one turnout in OO-SF so that you can test all your existing stock which should be in if it the more re entry proprietory stuff.
Also recomend checking the BTB of any stock that gives problems.
I have found OO-SF gives better running through turnouts & looks better.
Steve

Matt Smith · 28 November 2023

Thank you, I've been going over James' YouTube posts, the plug track concept is really exciting.

Hayfield · 29 November 2023

Steve_Cornford said:
I suggest you make a small test section with one turnout in OO-SF so that you can test all your existing stock which should be in if it the more re entry proprietory stuff.
Also recomend checking the BTB of any stock that gives problems.
I have found OO-SF gives better running through turnouts & looks better.
Steve

Excellent reply, to add to it firstly its the amount of correct chair detail that plug track produces, secondly the ease in which free flowing track can be produced, finally the simpler build process plug track requires and the availibility of cheap to produce filing jigs

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