Does anybody have any thoughts about track gauges? I am talking about the gauges used in hand laying track and turnouts. I am familiar with the three point gauges offered by Micro Engineering and the two point gauges offered by Railway Engineering. Is one better than the other (especially for laying turnouts)? Has anybody built their own? If so, I would love some instructions on how to do it. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I have three different types of track gauges. A 3 point gauge, a two point gauge and a NMRA Stanards guage. The 3 point gauge is usefull for laying curved tracks as it widens the track gauge just a little bit on curves. I made my own gauge out of brass strips and used a DREMEL Motor tool to cut out the correct gauge of the track. I soldered everything together so that it will last. My 2 point gauges are from the MLR Company. That company makes a whole bunch of N-Scale track laying items. The NMRA gauge is used to give everything a final inspection amd check turnout frogs and points. Any good hobby shop should have this gauge.
I forgot about MLR in my previous post. Their gauge is good for laying track but not for turnouts. It's too long and does not compensate for the diverging rails. That's why I am interested in Railway Engineering's Rollee Holders . They look like they will snap right on the rails and hold the rail in perfect alignment without me having to hold the gauge to the rail. This is what I don't like about Micro Eng.'s 3 point gauge, it just sits on the rail. I am also interested in possibly making some gauges like the Rollee Holders. Anybody have any ideas on how to go about this?
Can anyone point me in the right direction of the MLR Company? I wouldn;t mind seeing what they have in terms of N scale track stuff. Cheers Bruce
