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Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 7 Apr 2011 01:32:38 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Eric Olson wrote:
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Q: Are/will all the holes in the curved rails (be) evenly spaced in groups of
2? The idea is so whether 1x8 or 2x8 sleepers are used, they’ll be evenly
spaced.
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We were just discussing this the other day regarding how the holes should be
drilled. The problem is, we have to pick one or the other. We thought about
channeling them on the bottom, but felt that this would weaken the structure
of the rail, therefore, we need to drill them like the straights. Now, the
problem is, when drilling them, they have to be done, as you suggested, in
pairs so that everything lines up. Putting in extra holes might be an option,
but the problem is, we would end up with more holes in the outside rail versus
the inside. If it’s possible, we’ll do it, but right now, my thinking is they
will have to be in matched pairs.
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For those of us who add ballast and individual ties to our track the placement
of holes along the curved rails will be a key point.
From what I’ve seen so far ME has put a good deal of thought into this product
and I have no doubt you’ll come up with a reasonable solution to the curved
rails.
Thanks for all the work you guys have done on this.
Cale Leiphart
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Message is in Reply To:
 | | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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| (...) The poly bag sets as well as the longer sections come without the 2X8 plates included. We have thrown in the connector pieces with every kit. You are free to use them if you want, but removing them from the kits will not really save you any (...) (14 years ago, 6-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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