<*>[Attachment(s) from scale S only included below] Merry Christmas Rhett --
Tomalco used to make tie plates and turnout detail (rail braces, anchors, etc.) and I think they still have them, but if all you are looking for is tie plates, I can recommend using Evergreen styrene strip. I use the .010 x 1/8” stock. All you have to do is slide it under the rail, spike through it, then trim it to size. Once painted, it is almost indistinguishable from more exotic products. A few photos attached, including one where the white plastic still needs more touching up... Happy! Bill Winans --------------------------------- I've been looking for some turnout tie plates like those used by Trevor Marshall on his Port Rowan layout. I contacted Trevor and the bits he used are not commercially available. Doing an internet search, I found a manufacturer who would be willing to make these parts for a cost between $18-$24 per turnout, depending on turnout length. It will be three months before these will be available. I'm working with code 83 rail, but I'm sure larger and smaller rail sizes could be accommodated. What I'm wondering: How many of you guys would like to purchase this product? Please let me know how many sets you would want (no monetary commitment required). I'm sure if the demand is there that these will get made...perhaps even on a faster schedule! Merry Christmas, Rhett Graves <*>Attachment(s) from scale S only: <*> 3 of 3 Photo(s) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/attachments/folder/1793569897/item/list <*> 004.JPG <*> 229.jpg <*> 010.JPG ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
