I have several pieces of two different sized RealTrax curves there is about a half inch difference in the two sizes. My question is how do I figure out what size curves they are so I can buy enough pieces to make a circle? I'm guessing they are 31, 36, or 42 but don't know how to be sure. They are solid rail tracks.
any advice would be appreciated as I have never had MTH tracks before these.
Thanks, Nick
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NICK most off the track is labled on the bottom . It was made in 31 42 54 72 and later in 82.It 8 31 make a circle, 12 42 ,16 54 ,16 72 ,16 82. Hope that helps .
Pete. I checked all of them and there are no sizes noted on the underside like there is on fastrack. I'm going to try to measure the track length with a flexible rule and see if I can come up with a circumference.
Thanks, Nick.
Nick :
Measuring along the outside of the center rail
O-31 11 ¼ inches 8 to a circle older track marked with a letter A or B( may be other letters) on bottom , newer O 31
O-42 10 ½ inches 12 “ usually marked O-42 on bottom
O-54 14 ¼ inches 12 “ usually marked O-54
O-72 14 ¼ inches 16 “ older track not marked on bottom ,newer O72
O-82 16 ¼ inches 16 to a circle all marked O-82 on bottom
To assemble and disassemble the track correctly http://mthtrains.com/news/081 click on the picture. You can also search the forms for instructions. Hope this helps.
Galon Tonell
All my Realtrax has been marked but it can be VERY hard to read unless you have bright lighting.
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