Bending Atlas track | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

LyleOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I came across this idea when I attempted to bend Atlas track into transitional curves What happene was the track sprung all over the place. But that got me to thinking. Perhaps some of you have already tried this.I turned the track over and cut the tabs that are molded to the ties about every 4th tie. Then I started the bend and what a beautiful bend it did. This method sure sav.es cutting and fitting enormous anount of preformed curve track which is quite expensive. For those who havent tried it give it a try.

8/10/2311:07 PM

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RRDOCOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Where were you 3 years ago when I was struggling to bend my Atlas Flextrack? Great idea!

Thanks for sharing.

Bob

Will EbbertOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Yeah, for as good as Atlas track works, it is incredibly hard to bend. The 2 rail stuff is a breeze but the 3 rail is a real headache. Snipping the tabs helps, but for anything tighter than O-90 i ended up buying snap track.

10/20/239:48 PM

ChugmanOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

That's a good idea. Make your own Atlas Flex track in essence.

Art

10/21/239:23 AM

Doug-SrOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The impossible dream

10/21/239:55 AM

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