Model Forum / General / Railroads / January 2010

Not sure what they are ! Seems very complex way of doing it and would be
suprised if anyone recommends it. My simple method (dont know how its
supposed to be done) is to start at the fixed end (point or whatever) if
theres only one and pin as go along. Do start and end connection with a
straight for couple of inches putting extra pins in to ensure smooth join
(every sleeper then every 2 sleepers). The next foot or so should be curved
to the correct position then the rest left to its own devices, pin 6-8
inches then curve some of the 'left to own devices' till its length back to
foot or so. To summarise :-
Idea is to have a rolling working section. Foot/18 inches in correct
position, pinning 6 inches, rest ignored.
The 6 inches being pinned, usually push pins in part way till all in place,
ensure sleepers at right angles and correct distance apart, push pins in
rest of the way. If finish is not to be joined then just end with extra pins
but first cut to give ends parallel and file to accept joiners. If finish is
to join layed track then when get close as in last 6-12 inches overlaps laid
track, stop and cut track parallel and in correct position for join. Make
length slighly longer and file back rather than too short.

Its the sleepers at right angles that holds track to curve and at correct
guage.

Hope not too garbled,
Simon