Old to New

Well not knowing what track system you plan to convert to here is one option.

The new American Flyer Fastrack works great for me on my updated layout.

I eliminated all Gilbert track.

You can transition from old Gilbert to new Fastrack with the Lionel S 6-49858 American Flyer FasTrack 5" Transition Track:

If you like the new molded roadbed look of Fastrack it is available now in 10" and 30" straights, O-40 (or so) curves, 10" terminal track and more to come.

See the 2013 AF catalog.

MTH will issue their version of the old SHS Track probably this year.See the 2013 catalog. It is nearly identical to Fastrack.

Another good choice is American Models track.

They have a good selection of a complete track system.

To join AM track to old AF track you can use track adapter by MTH (if they ever issue them) or if you find a stash of old SHS track parts they also made these adapters.

In any event the AM track requires a  user installed roadbed.

Good luck!

Mark

I use Gargraves on my layout.  Yeah, it's hi-rail, but I like the real wood ties, and it is perfectly compatible with Gilbert AF track, turnouts, crossing etc.
The Gargraves is on the right in the photo.  If you are really interested I have quite a bit that I'll never use (including 6 turnouts) that I'm willing to sell.
Mark

Thanks to both of you.

Markjs: your photos are lost somewhere in cyberspace... or they did not make it to Canada... blame the weather perhaps. Could you send again please ?

Thank you.

Noel53,

The images may have been lost when I edited the reply.  I'll try again.

Mark

Hi Mark, your email address is not in your profile.

I myself would have an interest in the Gargraves track and turnouts.

Could you email me and tell me what you have with  prices?

Thanks,

Mark

Mark, I do not have your email adress either: could you contact me off forum, at <leon.bedard@gmail.com> ?

Thanks.

By the way,thanks to you all who have provided me with much needed info.

Which Mark? banjoflyer or markjs.

I was adressing Markjs.

Sorry for the confusion.

Banjoflyer: if you also have available Gargraves track and turnouts, I could be interested. 

Thanks.