Can O27 stock run on O gauge track? Just wondering before I get some.
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mike g. posted:Can O27 stock run on O gauge track? Just wondering before I get some.
Yes, the other way running O on O27 track is where you can get into problems as some of the larger O equipment requires larger radius turns than traditional 27 inch. But O27 track can be had in larger radius turns which will work with larger O gauge locomotives and long scale size passenger cars.
Bogie
Thanks for the information, I have the Gargraves o scale track. but have a deal for some O27 rolling stock, and wanted to check first.
It's all O-gauge, which is the distance between the rails, the "running rails" in the 3-rail world.
rolling stock usually has no problems. engines sometimes have trouble with O switches as the pick ups are often close together which causes a loss of poser and cycles the e-unit.
Some O gauge switches can give you problems. Gargraves switches have some electrical issues, mainly the power going through the switch or lack of it, Gargraves switches have a plastic frog and rail from the switch.
In case you are new to Gargraves track all three rails are separated electrically.
Lee Fritz
Thanks Lee, I plan on using Ross switches
To answer the OP original question, 027 track stands 7/16 inch tall, track pin diameter is 3/32". 0 track stands 11/16" tall, track pin is 7/64" diameter. You cannot mix the two without problems. The original metal track that Lionel used for "027" was adapted from Ives, which used lighter steel, and could be formed more easily. Lionel started making the 027 for the smaller trains it brought over from its acquisition of Ives, who went bankrupt.
In case you are new to Gargraves track all three rails are separated electrically.
Not from all eras. Gargraves has gone both ways over the years. Years ago I would have to clip the connector under 100" switches to use them as ends of blocks.
They've also had a variety of designs on the moving parts.
O-31 can run on the PROFILE of O-27 on the straights.
If the curves of O-27 PROFILE are O-31 or larger CAN take O-31 items.
Marx made O-27 profile track with 34" curves. Lionel and K-Line made O-27 PROFILE trackage in wider radius curves.
