Old Pre-War Track clips

Überstationmeister posted:

The O gauge clips are just shorter than the standard gauge clips, modern clips are identical.
They all work with any compatible vintage of track.
I do not know if the roadbed complicates the issue.

Thanks for your response but your answer has confused me.  You state that they all work with any compatible vintage of track.  Does that mean O Gauge clips for only O Gauge tubular and only Standard clips for Standard Tubular?  Or does it mean that O Gauge clips can also be used for Standard tubular even though they are smaller?  If you can clarify I will appreciate it.

Both styles work with any compatible vintage of track. They are actually the same product design, just with different lengths. Thus, O clips work on STD and STD work on O. Naturally, if O is used on STD, the clip is around an inch too short and if the STD version is used on O it is about an inch too long. The overall function of the clip is not affected.

By "compatible vintage" I am indicating that the tie spacing and tie bends must generally match the Lionel-style spacing and bends for the clip to fit correctly (since they slide over the tie ends of adjacent tracks).

I have attached pictures showing an O clip, its use on STD and the tie spacing/ bend requirement with and without the clip in situ. Notice how the clip slides over the end bend as well as the back of the tie.

The STD clip has four internal "tabs" (2 each direction), whereas the O clip only as three (as pictured). Modern clips for tubular O are essentially identical.

I do not know if the roadbed complicates the issue.

Uberstationmeister,

          Thank you for your detailed response.  I appreciate the time you took to clarify everything for me. 

I have a drawer full from buying collections. E-mail me your shipping address and how many you want. They are free.  Harry 

Harry,

   Very nice gesture sir.

PCRR/Dave

Harry Henning posted:

I have a drawer full from buying collections. E-mail me your shipping address and how many you want. They are free.  Harry 

Harry,

         Thank you for your very generous offer and I will be glad to accept.  I have already E-Mailed you my shipping(mailing) address.  Thoughtfulness like yours is one of the reasons I have stayed on this forum for 17 years.