Hi Peter, Those are Foothill Model Works “Code 83 Fishplates”, which I use on the inside of code 100 rail every 39 feet. I also saw a simulated joint with a razor saw. I use Grandt Line “Code 70 Dummy Fish Plates” on the inside of code 83 rail, with the FMW code 83 fishplates on the outside. I also use Grandt line code 100 fish plates on the outside of code 100 rail. Everything is a compromise at some point! Roger
From: Peter Vanvliet Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 5:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Flextrack Spike Heads Hi Roger, Very useful info. I noticed in the photo that you have some joint bars on the turnout. Do you have any of those on the inside of the rail? I use code 83 rail and I have bought matching joint bars, but they are way too big and get hit by the flange of the equipment. I've thought of using code 70 joint bars instead, but have not bought those yet. Maybe if I would switch to proto:64 wheels I won't have that problem, but that opens up a whole other can of worms... - Peter. On 03/26/2012 7:33 pm, Roger Nulton wrote: Since I am currently building the turnouts for my Shops engine terminal, I have my inventory of various spikes laid out, so I took some measurements with my calipers: Your opinions may vary. Ha! Roger Nulton -- Peter Vanvliet ([email protected]) Houston, Texas http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http://houstonsgaugers.org/ (model railroad club) http://nasg.org/ --
