Hi im pretty new to modeling i am just in the process of building a setup its currently a oval track im am thinking of adding an inner second track can someone advise what i need i.e should i use flexitrack? And what other parts will i need to connect the two tracks ( simple terms please so the model shop will understand what im talking about)
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If you're just getting started and want to build a double oval, flex track might be overkill. What you want is sectional track (e.g. Peco Setrack), which offers track pieces in matching geometry and set lengths and curve diameters. For a double oval you might commonly use R3 curves (585mm radius in the Peco geometry) for the outer oval, and R2 curves (438mm radius) for the inner track. If you already purchased track, i.e. with a starter set, you want to make sure that any additional track you're buying is the same make and height (or Code).
Hornby starter sets usually come with an oval, and they offer several extension packs to easily extend that oval. Hornby track largely uses the same geometry as Peco Setrack, so you can mix and match both brands to a degree.
To connect both tracks, you need turnouts (also called points or switches).
Hornby starter sets usually come with an oval, and they offer several extension packs to easily extend that oval. Hornby track largely uses the same geometry as Peco Setrack, so you can mix and match both brands to a degree.
To connect both tracks, you need turnouts (also called points or switches).
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Yes, that's it. With just a few of those extension packs you get quite a decent amount of track.
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Wonder how you are getting on, yes you have Hornby the plastic bits are black whilst Peco is brown. the main parts and the fishplates and totally compatible but some smaller bits of track vary between the two and a few of each can really help.
On the floor to help hold it together some Peco level crossings will make a difference otherwise the track will shift again cross overs between inner and outer tracks help as well.
Hornby is only code 100 whilst Peco make a vast range of different gauges and track profiles, you are code 100 so ensure anything Peco is that, you may want to go another route latter but right now stick to what you have got.
Before you get in too deep I would buy two publications - the Peco set track plans book
and - the Peco catalog - spend time studying those.
Good luck and ask away we are here to help!
On the floor to help hold it together some Peco level crossings will make a difference otherwise the track will shift again cross overs between inner and outer tracks help as well.
Hornby is only code 100 whilst Peco make a vast range of different gauges and track profiles, you are code 100 so ensure anything Peco is that, you may want to go another route latter but right now stick to what you have got.
Before you get in too deep I would buy two publications - the Peco set track plans book
and - the Peco catalog - spend time studying those.
Good luck and ask away we are here to help!
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