Laying Flexible Track Part 2

The second part of our introduction to laying flexible track - Using Tracksetta templates and fixing the track to the board.

[@pim1234]

It's a brilliant rail system ! Going to use that for sure

[@rvnmedic1968]

OK, I'm using Peco Code 83 HO SuperFlex 36" tracks. I've got the Peco rail joiners as you mentioned in Part 1. The major problem I'm having is that the joiners are much too tight. They can't slide on as easily as you show. I've mentioned this on a train forum and I was told by more than a few blokes that I had to file the rail webbing and feet with needle nose files so the joiners will slip on. This is ridiculous as I bought only Peco products and they should work without me removing metal from the rails. On top of that, my eyesight is bad and I use the head band magnifiers with a light. Extremely tedious. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT I CAN DO TO RESOLVE THIS. Also, what size bit did you use for the pin vise? A list of what you used in the description would be helpful. Cheers, Bob

[@chrisfarr2114]

Hi Charlie. Didn't realize you were doing the instruction videos for PECO. Keep up the good work. Your instruction style is great. Chris

[@FKHTrump2024]

It seems easier just to glue the track rather than drill all them holes and then use nails any thoughts on this?

[@alant3970]

Certainly for N gauge - very fiddly trying to drill sleepers at this scale in my experience. And I've quite easily re-lifted glued track when I've made an error.

[@glenshielrailway5696]

Glue could fail over time, and in a hobby that is usually housed in either a roasting hot attic or a damp shed for decades, most would opt for the pins for the long-term reliability. Plus, it's much easier to pull up pins and raise the track if anything ever goes wrong - dropper wires failing and needing reconnecting etc.

[@sk8ll]

Hello, is it possible to know what Angle is the Tracksetta 24 inch curve template? As in, if it's 12 degrees for example so it could be used to "straighten" out the track going from 12 degree turn?

[@cmg2577]

Hi What is the drill diameter? 1mm? Thanks Regards

[@rvnmedic1968]

Getting ready to layout my HO trains on a 4' x 16' board with one inch of extruded foam board surface. Been buying the tools but wish you would put a materials list in the description for us newcomers. I like that hand drill. Cheers from upstate NY. Bob

[@andrewzangle8083]

What about easements? How do you do them?

[@25mfd]

from 1:34 thru 4:50 that was the easement

[@NathanielKempson]

Wait......Charlie...What are you doing here!?

[@Synthematix]

Yes were all here, Charlie's angels. I think i'm losing the plot, for a moment i thought this was Sir Charlies of Bishops, nah must be dreaming...

[@glennmount3493]

How do you suggest we drill the sleepers on n gauge?

[@PECOrailwaymodeller]

Hi Glenn, personally I use a small modelling hand drill. Really is quite a handy tool

[@glennmount3493]

@@PECOrailwaymodeller Yes I use a Dremel with a 1mm drill but it skates off the sleeper - I'll have to try a smaller drill bit - thanks for your advice

[@njandparailfan6332]

Why are they so expensive?

[@25mfd]

if you gotta ask that, you're in the WRONG hobby friend

[@djburland]

Hello Charlie, good to see you at Peco

[@tedmaintenancedepot5877]

I recognise that bloke!

[@imtgamer4500]

Yo my g char char

[@thomasm1964]

It’s Charlie!

[@vicf5726]

Kudos to peco, for utilising the skills of one of the best Utube presenters out there! Congrats to Charlie, when is he going to make the move to mainstream TV? Oops I forgot Utube is the new mainstream! best regards.

[@PECOrailwaymodeller]

Many thanks! He really a superb chap. You never know