Does anyone know if Atlas 21st Century Line actually makes the 27" radius curves, as pic'd on their website and in system illustrations? I'd like to try this for my O-27 (ish) micro layout projects, along with Atlas turnouts and other components. I'd be an interesting comparison to the other conventional Lionel tubular O-27 project in the works. I know I can't interchange the track, but use them on separately. I've search the 'net dealers and no one seems to have the 27, especially considering Atlas's supply problems of recent years.
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Thanks...I'll check out da 'bay.
And sorry everyone for the multiple image post...my mistake.
you know talking 27" radius thats a 54"diameter curve. two different things there....-Jim
Yes...3 rail O27
How many do you need? I'm pretty sure I have some from a past Christmas layout.
--Greg
Does anyone know if Atlas 21st Century Line actually makes the 27" radius curves, as pic'd on their website and in system illustrations?
Do you mean 027[ diameter-yes they do] or 27" radius?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-...9:g:WH4AAOSwPcVVgdXH
I'd like to try this for my O-27 (ish) micro layout projects, along with Atlas turnouts and other components.
ITs just the curves for 027 diameter. The smallest switch in their track line is still 036.
The real bummer is they do not make anything bigger than O99.
Keep in mind O27 diameter tubular track is measured from the outside edge of a tie to the outside edge of the opposite tie. Atlas-O 21C curves are measured center rail to opposite center rail. This means Atlas-O O27 curves are actually O28-1/4 using the old measuring method.
Which is why a fair amount of equipment that says "Minimum O31 curves" will go around Atlas-O O27 curves just fine, but not tubular O27 curves.
The real bummer is they do not make anything bigger than O99.
Flextrack?
Its eight pieces to a circle. You can find it at dealers like Trainworld, Western Depot, Nicholas Smith and M. B, Klein. I think its cheaper from the dealers and O-27 is not hard to find.
Originally Posted by prrhorseshoecurve: ITs just the curves for 027 diameter. The smallest switch in their track line is still 036.
Yes, that's what I want. I'm figuring around a really tight and narrow linear prototype-based shelf-type layout but want the tightest curves for a return loop.
The real bummer is they do not make anything bigger than O99.
J Daddy, Atlas offers 108 but it is currently hard to find. I have a full circle back ordered at Charles Ro. Expected November 15th. Regards, Pat B.
O27 and O108 curves are both planned to be on the container shipping later this month. It will most likely not be here by November 15, but closer to Thanksgiving.