Rail and Joint Bars (fish plates), 1", 1-1/2", and 3" Scales

A Complete Rail System. All Designs Have Been Proven Through Many Years of Service on Various Types of Layouts

• Extruded Aluminum Rail - 6061 Alloy Heat Treated to T6 (hardest possible) Condition
• Each Rail is an Exact Scale Model of Prototype Rails
• 1" Scale Rail is a Model of AREA* 100 Pound Prototype – 1/2" High
• 1-1/2" Scale Rail is a Model of AREA* 132 Pound Prototype - The Heaviest Rail Currently Manufactured – 0.891" High
• 3" Scale Rail is a Model of AREA* 100 Pound Prototype – 1-1/2" High
• Rail has True Crowned Head for Correct Tracking of Your Trucks - Minimizes Derailments - Maximizes Life - Tapered Web and Broad Base for Long Life
• Joint Bars Have True Prototype Cross Section - Mount Tight Against Head and Toe of Rail - Assure Vertical Alignment While Allowing Lengthwise Thermal Expansion (if oversize holes are drilled in rail)
• 1" and 1-1/2" Scale Joint Bars are Cut to Length and Punched With Four Holes (#4 for 1" scale, #10 for 1-1/2" scale) - Available With Hex Head Bolts and Nylon Insert Self-Locking Nuts in Sets or In Bulk Without Hardware - 3" Scale Are Without Holes (no standards)

Ordering Information

Rail in 106" Lengths Shipped UPS - Longer Rail Lengths Sent by Freight (truck, air or ocean)

For Rail Only Packing/Handling is Once Per Order

Rail Prices are Per Length Except Bulk is Per Foot

Switch (turnout) Frogs, 1" Scale

Sand Cast Aluminum Frogs for Switch Construction. Use With Points Constructed of 1/2" Steel Angle Complete Instructions Included

Furnished As Unmachined Castings Without Hardware

Prices are Each

Switch (turnout) Points and Frogs, 1-1/2" and 3" Scales

Cast Aluminum Point Pairs and Frogs for Switch Construction.

• Allow Construction of Switches Using Straight Points With Rail Type Frogs
• Results in a Number 8 Switch
• Complete Instructions Included

Furnished As Unmachined Castings Without Hardware

Prices are for One Frog or One Pair of Points

Switch Stand, All Scales

Provides a Commonly Seen Design of Switch Stand. Kit of Unmachined Aluminum Sand Castings, Includes Center Rod, Hardware, Drawings and Complete Instructions

Operating Rod

Connects Switch Stand to Points

• Complete Spring Loaded (both directions) Rod and Pivots
• Allows Up To 32" From Center of Stand to Center of Track

Track Screws, All Scales

The Use of Screws to Hold Rail Down has Replaced Spikes in Most Model Railways. Screws Provide a More Secure Fastener While Allowing Removal and Adjustment. Standard Screws Provide a Head Diameter of 0.33" Under the Washer Portion of The Head Large Head Screws Are Specially Made For Us and Provide a Larger 0.50" Diameter Under The Head Both are #10 by 1" Self Threading Shank, Steel, Zinc Plated

Prices are For One Package

Track Work Tools, All Scales

Rail Drilling Jig

 Furnished Attached to the Jaws of Locking Style Pliers to Allow Secure Clamping to Rail. Design Provides a Flat Back for Use on a Drill Press Table and an Open Bottom to Allow Field Use on Rail Already Secured to Ties.

• Furnished With Replaceable Hardened Steel Bushings for Drill
• Standard With Oversize Hole (3/16" for 1" scale, 5/16" for 1 1/2" scale and 1/2" for 3" scale) to Allow Thermal Expansion of Rail - Available With Other Sizes (specify on order)

Rail Spacer Gage

 Hold Rail At the Proper Spacing While It is Screwed Down. Our Design Holds Both the Head and Foot of the Rail. Made from Aluminum, Three Widths, Engraved With Gauge Dimension, and Color Anodized (red, blue, purple) to Identify

Screw Locating Punch

 Fits Over Rail and Makes Two Indentions in Tie at Proper Screw Locations when Hit With A Hammer, Hardened Steel, Vinyl Handle

Prices are Each

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