A friend of mine is thinking about installing a shelf to create a small Gilbert Flyer S gauge display (not for running, just displaying some track, cars with lights such as searchlight flats and lit accessories like lamp posts). Between us we have no S gauge track on hand, and my friend needs to know the distance when a switch and curved section of track are put together as illustrated below:
If a Flyer fan could provide the measurement we'd appreciate it!
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The measurement outside tie to tie is 7inches.
Ray
For Gilbert track and turnouts the dimension you asked for is 6 1/2". If the track is in the rubber roadbed for better appearance the dimension between the outside edges of the roadbed is 7 1/4".
Not the best picture but it shows tie to tie. You can also see what the roadbed looks like.
Awesome - thank you all for helping us out!
Hi,
I have some cut down AF switches that would allow 3 tracks in 7". I ended up modifying S Helper switches for my layout so don't need these and would send them your way for the cost of shipping. Might need some jumper wires and decorating to hide the cuts. See photo.
Tim
@Timpix posted:Hi,
I have some cut down AF switches that would allow 3 tracks in 7". I ended up modifying S Helper switches for my layout so don't need these and would send them your way for the cost of shipping. Might need some jumper wires and decorating to hide the cuts. See photo.
Tim
I'll check in with my buddy and see if he'd like to take you up on your kind offer - thanks!
My buddy was all over your offer - email headed your way,,,
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