Is there a Fastrack that can be used to work postwar operating cars like the milk car, lumber car and 6050? If so which one is it?
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Lionel 6-12054 Operating Track
Here's a link: http://www.lionel.com/products...ating-track-6-12054/
Yes, Lionel's Fasttack Operating Track can be used for postwar operating cars and it makes a great uncoupling track. But I've found it much easier just to use Lionel's O gauge postwar operating track, then the 5" Fastrack transition sections to connect it.
I couldn't get my operating milk car (the servo one) platform close enough to the track because of the Fastrack's roadbed. So I just used the older operating track with the transition pieces to connect it and it's worked fine ever since.
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FasTrack Operating Track's sides are easily removable (either or both snap on and off without tools) and will also allow platforms to fit closer to the track side.
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Wow Steve. The Operating Fastrack section I have doesn’t have the snap-off sides. Of course, my milk car platform was installed over 10 years ago. Maybe it’s time for some upgraded gear on my layout 😳 Thanks for the tip.
I had one that didn't have the snap-off sides as well, I just fired up the Dremel and band saw, it then had a permanently "snapped" off side. 
@gunrunnerjohn posted:I had one that didn't have the snap-off sides as well, I just fired up the Dremel and band saw, it then had a permanently "snapped" off side.
I guess I wasn’t that insightful. 🤔 😉
Thanks for all the feedback.
