Ives 1 Gauge questions

One of our Standard Gauge Module Association (SGMA) members discovered that you can make traditional looking Gauge One tubular tinplate track by moving the outside rails of standard gauge track inward, so that the inside tab of the pair that usually holds the outside standard gauge rail is inserted into the center fold of the rail instead.  This is done on both outside rails, and the resulting gauge is 1-3/4", i.e. gauge one.  Both rails are secured by soldering them to the ties.  Simple and easy!  Ties, rails, insulators and track pins are available from USA Track LLC (www.standardgaugetrack.com). Gauge one three rail traditional tubular tinplate track can also be ordered from stores in Germany.