Flieschmann and other makes of track
Paul Cooper
First, I am a complete newby at this!
My daughter (aged 9) has just bought an N-gauge Fleischmann Regional Express
starter set while on a holiday in Switzerland. No problems, it runs fine.
However, the track supplied is a simple oval, and she (and I) would like to
expand to something a little more adventurous (say a station with a passing
loop). My local model shop (in Cambridge, UK) doesn't stock Fleischmann
track, and didn't think it was possible to mix it with track from other
manufacturers - he stocked Peco, mainly. So, the first question is, was he
correct, or can Fleischmann track be used with other N gauge track systems?
I found one suggestion on the web that it could be mixed with Peco track,
but one answer on the web does not make a firm enough basis for action! A
discussion of pros and cons would be nice, as well.
Second, does anyone know of a Fleischmann stockist anywhere near Cambridge?
Thanks
Paul Cooper
DLewis0163
problems of some sort with which you don't want to deal at this time. Simply
search online under the name Flieshman and order direct. Get a copy of their
current catalogue.
It is so nice that you are doing this with your child. Keep up the good work.
JB/NL
<20010818112715...@mb-md.aol.com>:
>Stick with the Flieschman. It is superb. Don't mix track, it will cause
>problems of some sort with which you don't want to deal at this time.
I'll agree on the qulity of the Fleischmann track, however, I would like
to point out a few problems with it.
1. Fleischmann track will onyl connect to Fleischmann or Trix track.
It's a little wider than standard N-Gauge track [And the NMRA standard]
This means that using other makes than Fleischmann and (Mini)Trix may
cause trouble on turnouts.
Second, electrical conduction through the railjoiners is VERY poor.
Either solder them, or use Roco railjoiners, which grip the rail more
solidly.
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Jeroen "NShortLiner" Braamhaar EMAIL: tsu...@home.nl * AIM: NShortLiner
Modeling Japanese N scale. Life's better in 1:150.
demetre_argiro
<a.paul....@NOntlSPAMworld.com> wrote:
>However, the track supplied is a simple oval, and she (and I) would like to
>expand to something a little more adventurous (say a station with a passing
>loop). My local model shop (in Cambridge, UK) doesn't stock Fleischmann
>track, and didn't think it was possible to mix it with track from other
>manufacturers - he stocked Peco, mainly.....................
You asked, so here is my opinion. You are sitting right there in the UK with the best
track that there is-Peco. None better for someone like yourself who is new and
inexperienced. Since you have so little of the Fleishmann (you said just an oval) I
would suggest that you lovingly put it away for posterity and start all over with
Peco. It shouldn't cost more than a couple of pounds at worst to replace the set
track with new Peco. The advantages are that anything you purchase will run on it,
you can get all you want, when you want it and for less money that the imported
German stuff. Peco turnouts (points) are especially nice as they are ready to use
right out of the package. They do not require a switch machine or any kind of linkage
or other device to work. Peco also has many ideas to help you expand your railway
with designs based on Peco track
While I'm at it, I would also recommend that you do not get the Peco code 55 with the
double base rail. It is entirely too hard to handle and takes great effort to make
it look good. Use the next larger weight with the single flange base. If you really
want to build a railway with a marshalling yard and industries to be serviced, then I
would suggest that you get yourself a pair of rail nippers from Xuron and use the
meter sections of flex-track. Xuron has ads in the model press. Your hobby dealer
should know what you are talking about when you ask.
I have some Fleishmann American prototype HO locomotives that are forty years old and
still operate..............................D>
A.A. Smit
Cooper <a.paul....@NOntlSPAMworld.com> writes
There is a major stockist at Sawbridgeworth, just South of Bishops
Stortford on the Cambridge-Liverpool Street line, called TRACKS, located
at the Maltings, just off the railway station.
Although mixing of track is feasible it wont look nice. Stick with the
Fleischmann N-track, just a bit more expensive though.
You also may want to consider joining the Fleischmann Model Railway Club
here in the UK. Details of them and other stockists in the magazine
Continental Modeller available from WHSmith etc.
good luck Arthon
>Thanks
>
>Paul Cooper
>
>
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Arthon A. Smit
Lutz Müller
track to get something more interesting going, they easily connect to
Peco code 80. I have Fleischmann N track and switched to Peco Code55 a while
ago. I use my Fleischmanns in my shadow yards and connect to it via an
intermediate Code80 piece.
Just make sure you don't run in it on the carpet!
Lutz