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HI to all you experts who I hope can help me as I progress with G Gauge for the first time. Basic railway modelling so far has been in OO gauge.
My first question (Apols if this has been asked before) Is it possible to connect plastic track to LGB metal track?
Many Thanks
 
mcr22 said:
HI to all you experts who I hope can help me as I progress with G Gauge for the first time. Basic railway modelling so far has been in OO gauge.
My first question (Apols if this has been asked before) Is it possible to connect plastic track to LGB metal track?
Many Thanks
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Of course - you might have to pack up the plastic track to the same height. Join by screwing a piece of metal or plastic down on to the sleepers of both types of track to keep them in line.
 
Plastic track is OK for sidings in the shed, but be aware a lot of it is not particularly UV stable.. - A coat of 'rusty rail' paint will help with this.

Having said that, it will last a few years, unless it gets full-sun, for a large part of the day.
 
I brought some Bachmann straight plastic track that connects to LGB with no issues.

Brought it from a model shop near the GCR, in Sileby I think? I believe it might be closing now.

I use it for storage.

Wish I could find some more....
 
Gizzy said:
I brought some Bachmann straight plastic track that connects to LGB with no issues.

Brought it from a model shop near the GCR, in Sileby I think? I believe it might be closing now.

I use it for storage.

Wish I could find some more....
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Are you just wanting straights? I might have the odd piece if I can find it!
 
Thanks for the info guys. Plastic track is NQV? (Chinese) but seems reasonably sturdy for use in sidings etc. I guess if I cut the moulded ends off and then butt to LGB (with packing) should be OK.
 
mcr22 said:
Thanks for the info guys. Plastic track is NQV? (Chinese) but seems reasonably sturdy for use in sidings etc. I guess if I cut the moulded ends off and then butt to LGB (with packing) should be OK.
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NQD or Newquida. Also sold as Train.

It is brown coloured I believe, but I have no idea if it mates to LGB (Code 332) track....
 
mcr22 said:
Thanks for the info guys. Plastic track is NQV? (Chinese) but seems reasonably sturdy for use in sidings etc. I guess if I cut the moulded ends off and then butt to LGB (with packing) should be OK.
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Best bet to help it be UV safe would be to Spray it Halford Matt Black. Then perhaps pick out the rails with a rusty colour. But don't expect Locomotives to pick up juice on it!

Welcome to the sometimes facetious Madhouse.
 
mcr22 said:
Thanks for the info guys. Plastic track is NQV? (Chinese) but seems reasonably sturdy for use in sidings etc. I guess if I cut the moulded ends off and then butt to LGB (with packing) should be OK.
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Yes, I think so.... I've never had any of the Newqida track myself, but I think you're probably right in that you could cut off the connecting clips - if the rail profile is something close to code 332 (as per LGB and most other makes) with a similar rail foot width, you could probably then make the join with some rail clamps like the Massoth ones. Are you just planning on using it for "dead" storage sidings, or are you planning to run battery locos so the track doesn't need to be live?

Jon.
 
mcr22 said:
Thanks for the info guys. Plastic track is NQV? (Chinese) but seems reasonably sturdy for use in sidings etc. I guess if I cut the moulded ends off and then butt to LGB (with packing) should be OK.
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You can buy the plastic NQD track here;

http://www.gscale.co.uk/home.html

Looks like it might connect to LGB, as it seems to be of a similar profile....
 
Thanks again guys for your great comments.....to start with I have a battery RC (steam outline) loco & a couple of coaches. Will get a live steam when I can afford it!
 
Not sure how well the plastic track will stand up to the rigours of live steamers running??

?Will steam oil and water be worse for adhesion on plastic track?
I doubt you would want a spirit-fire, or cinder / ash, on them either?

Having said that.. If it get you started, then go for it! :rock::clap::clap:

The biggest hurdle seems to be starting.. Then it progresses well... Until................. You get enough track down to 'play trains' .. Then the work-rate tends to slow somewhat. ;)
 
Thanks PhiLP, very valid points!...dare i say i have been watching THAT channel 4 program.....steam on strange plastic track!!
 
I would just butt the two types of track up next to each other and bodge some sort of base plate to fix each to with packing pieces to get the height right. As to how long it'll last with a steamer on it - who knows.
Try to get to one of the National shows this spring (Peterborough or Nottingham) - you will see and learn alot.
 
mcr22 said:
Thanks PhiLP, very valid points!...dare i say i have been watching THAT channel 4 program.....steam on strange plastic track!!
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As you may have already read through, there has been quite a lot of discussion here about THAT show..... ;)

Needless to say, their "track" bears very little resemblance to anything in the real hobby!

Jon.
 
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