Model Train Journal

All:

I am looking for solid straight track rails, something like the Atlas ones. I just need the individual rails, no ties or anything else. Can someone recommend a source? How difficult is it to disassemble a piece of Atlas track to get the rails?

These are intended for use as overhead or bridge crane rails.

Thanks,

George

What code? Atlas is pretty good sized. I probably have some code 125 laying about - what length?

You can order rails for hand laying in sizes from Code 125 to 205 BUT you have to order "bundles". If you only need a few feet, aka one or two 3 foot long sections then I'd recommend buying a section of Flex track and removing the ties. Atlas O two rail is code 148 and comes apart pretty easily. I suspect the Atlas O three rail isn't that hard to disassemble once you cut the ties. A band saw should make short work of this with one cut on either side of the third rail.

Raw rail:

http://microengineering.com/Micro_Engineering_Price_List_Sept_2018.pdf

I can't find my sample sections of Atlas O three rail but I think it's around Code 200.

Thanks all. We have decided to disassemble a 40" straight section of Atlas.

Length will be determined by the length of the crane bay. My Open Hearth crane bays will be at least 50" long.

George

Great solution!

Saves me mailing you some,