Holding tubular track loops securely

 

 

Whoops............wrong video above.  THIS one.  Sorry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg8RtILBR94

I Believe these are what you are looking for  they are made for three rail tubular track in O-Gauge

Thank you for taking the time Bobbie, but no, that ain't it.  These things I'm referring to don't hold each section of track together, they SPACE the loops of tracks, keeping them spaced securely.

Pete,

what you are looking at is Hornby (or reproduction Hornby) double track. Hornby offered double track in the 30s in both clockwork and electric.





Roland

Pretty neat. The curves must have been really interesting. Any idea what curve diameters were offered?

Roland:

 

THANK YOU!!

 

Pete

Southwest Hi,

the largest that Hornby offered in tubular track was 2' radius (048) there may be larger diameters offered in modern reproduction track. I am still trying to find out who makes the modern repro. If there is a website I will try to put up a link

Pete,

glad to help

Roland

Roland,

I'm sure that there will be more who will appreciate your efforts. I have noticed more and more of the late prewar Hornby becoming available. I hope you hit pay-dirt on this one.

Okay guys,

the gentleman who manufactures the replica Hornby Double track is :

Alan Middleton
26 Minchinbury Drive
Vermont, Victoria 3133
Australia.

He lists 20", 24"27"31"34"36"54" & 56" Radius double curves.(so think 040 up to 0112!)
He has double straights in three lengths as well.
Both are made in clockwork and electric so specify what you want.
It looks like 12 pieces to a circle except the two largest sizes which are 24@ circle.


There is no email so you will have to write him for prices and shipping. 

I would figure between $14 and $19 per section for electric.

I have no idea on the shipping

Roland

Roland:

I cannot put into words my thanks.  I'm incredulous!  To take the time on something as trite as this is stunning.  Thank you for all the legwork.

Warm Regards,

Peter Trunk, NJ

Pete,

 

for me part of the enjoyment of this hobby is the sharing of knowledge, as well as the sharing of trains. 

I am glad I could help.

 

Roland

Pete,

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EXTRAORDINARY! Roland is DA MAN! 

Prewar Hornby also made 0 gauge  turnouts that they called Parallel Points, These  enabled single track to join to double track.  They were a diverging switch that curved with S bends to form two tracks.   As well as that they made fully diverging turnouts.  Made in both two rail for clockwork and 3 rail for electrics.    Sometimes these  come up on eBay.   My Youtube video on my Zeppelin shows the parallel points (Or switches if you prefer).  Look under tintracks for the video.